There are a LOT of designs out there for both small and large barns – some are VERY elaborate (and VERY expensive); while others, although simple and functional, are not very attractive. This made it somewhat challenging to come up with a design that we could be happy with – we wanted a functional barn that looked good, […]
Archives for August 2015
How to Build an AMAZING Chicken Coop
If you are considering getting chickens, let me offer a bit of advice – DO IT! Not only will they provide you with those wonderful, fresh eggs each day, but they are a constant source of ENTERTAINMENT! You can read a lot about them, but it really isn’t until you have your own flock that you’ll […]
Designing a Vegetable Garden
One of the first tasks we had to take on (even before tackling any landscaping), was starting the garden. I have to admit, one of my weaknesses is freshly dug potatoes (of course with a generous dollop of butter and garden chives). So, once the ground had thawed, we set off to till up a patch […]
The Cat Has a Feeding Tube – Now What?
A few months ago I brought home three new cats. They were all about 2 years old, and had lived together their whole lives. They were in need of a new home, as their previous owners had split up and moved away, and the owner’s mother was trying to clean their apartment, get rid of what was remaining […]
How We Adopted the PERFECT Dog Part 3: Winnie Now
If you’ve been reading the story of Winnie to this point, then you know those first weeks with her were difficult (to say the least). However, once that miraculous change took place, and she realized it was ok for us to leave her alone, we knew we had the PERFECT dog. Every day we are […]