Use a garbage can and place the lid upside down (so that the edges are showing). Fill the top of the lid with water for birds to bathe in and place it anywhere in your yard.
When Fishing Shallow Water
Use an Underhand Cast with a Low Trajectory to the Water
When fishing shallow water, make sure to use an underhand cast with a low trajectory to the water rather than the traditional overhead long bomb (in some situations, the noise can cause our finned-friends to flee).
Enhance Your Garden Soil
Add a bit of leftover coffee grinds to your soil each month to keep keep the pH of the soil on the acidic side for acid-loving plants such as blueberries, azaleas and rhododendron. Your plants won’t thrive unless they’ve got the nutrients they need.
Create a Bird Bath
To create a bird bath, just use a terracotta ceramic pot and tip upside down (so that the wide base is showing). Fill base with water. The birds will love it.
Going Camping?
Put Some Glow in the Dark Paint on your Tent
It’ll make it easier to navigate back to your tent at night.
Night Under the Stars
Blow up kiddie pool and fill with pillows and blankets. No itchy grass, no ants crawling on food.
Inexpensive Caddy for Garden Hose and Sprinkler
Drill three holes in a triangular pattern in the bottom of a galvanized bucket. Bolt or screw bucket to the wall and strengthen with washers.
Corral Pool Supplies Outside
Use a wooden pallet to keep all your pool supplies organized.
Rake Leaves When They’re Dry
Wet leaves are heavier, harder to rake, and more slippery. They also can breed mold and mildew, which can make raking unpleasant for allergy sufferers.
Bring Trick Candles When You Go Camping
If the wind keeps blowing out your match or lighter, you’ll still be able to light your fire with a trick candle. It relights itself when it gets blown out.
