A House Fit For A.....Dog

Our dogs. They do so much for us. They're happy to see us when we get home, they protect us, and they love us unconditionally. A lot of our dogs live inside the house with us living their luxurious lifestyles, but there are so many that are outside dogs. It would be really nice if we could give them the kind of house that every dog deserves that would keep them from getting wet when it rains or even protect them from the temperatures, whether it is hot or cold. The only kind of dog house that would give your dog this kind of protection would be an insulated dog house.  With a few materials and six steps, you can make your mutt very happy and know that you have provided him/her with the kind of house they need.  Take a look at the link below to see how to build your dog a house they can call a home.



http://hippshelp.com/blog/2012/06/26/how-to-build-a-dog-house-with-insulation/

Enjoy Birdwatching From Your Back Yard

It is always a joy to watch animals, no matter what kind they are, but some people especially enjoy watching birds. The spring is when everything comes alive, but this easy project can be done any time of the year. Maybe you are an avid photographer and enjoy taking photos of birds or you might have a grandparent that just enjoys seeing them build their home and watch as they make their daily trips in and out of it. Whatever the reason, you will make your feathered friends a lot safer by putting their birdhouse up on a post. This will help keep out unwanted animals such as cats from being able to get at them and their babies. Putting a birdhouse up on a post is an inexpensive and easy thing to do.  With just a few materials and a few easy steps, you will have it done. Click on the link below to see how to get it done.


http://hippshelp.com/blog/2010/05/19/how-to-install-a-backyard-birdhouse-post/

Pecan Tarts To Melt Your Heart

Do you ever want a dessert that is so good, like a pie, but in smaller versions? Well, here is just the thing. Pecan tarts. They are essentially a tiny little pie. These are the perfect thing to take to a party or a reception when you have a lot of people to serve and you can't cut each one of them a uniform piece of a pie like pecan because it would just be messy. This way, they get their very own pie all to themselves! They may take a while to make, but are easy and they will look and taste so good you will be proud you made them. Just click on the link below to get the recipe,which will make 36 tarts.



http://www.hippshelp.com/how-to-make-pecan-tarts/

Jiminy Cricket....or Not!

There are people that love to hear the sounds of the cicadas and the crickets in the summertime, but there are also people that don't like the sound of any of the "bug" noises at night when they are trying to sleep. To them, this is not any more pleasant than hearing a mosquito buzzing in their ear. There are several ways to get rid of crickets without using harmful pesticides and unless you want to catch a bucketful of them daily to go fishing, you can check out some of the ones in the link to the article below.  Not only is it informative of the natural ways to get rid of crickets, it also gives tips on gardening!


http://www.hippshelp.com/how-to-get-rid-of-crickets-naturally/

Cleaning Out The Clogs

I know that checking the gutters ranks right up there with working on or replacing a toilet. Nobody wants to have to do either of those jobs, but with the abundance of rain we have had this year, it might be time to check the old gutter system of your house. High winds and rain from all of the storms could have blown numerous amounts of limbs and leaves onto the top of your house and into your gutter causing it to become clogged or maybe even damaging a section of it. A lot of times we forget about the things we can't see and think that everything is fine or that a gutter that might not be functioning properly is not a big deal, but it can cause real problems if you let it go, such as roof damage and damage to the ground surrounding your home, which in turn can cause structural damage if your house were to settle in the uneven areas. But all of this is preventable.  With a few easy steps on how to problem check your gutter system or on how to replace your system entirely, you can keep costly problems from arising and save yourself a lot of hard work in the long run!  Click on this link below to see how to check your gutter system and some tips of keeping it maintained.



http://www.hippshelp.com/how-to-stop-clogs-in-gutters-and-downspouts/

Don't Be Chicken About Cooking Bar-B-Que Chicken!

Who don't like a big dish of bar-b-que chicken?  It is a much loved dish at pic-nics, potlucks, and parties and is usually accompanied by a big bowl of potato salad, baked beans, and corn on the cob with a side of coleslaw! There are a couple of different ways to cook it. You can grill it, or you can bake it, either way is good. Sometimes if the weather doesn't cooperate and it is raining, you will be unable to grill it, and baking is the only way to go. Also, when grilling chicken, you have to cook it long and slow over low heat so that it will cook thouroughly and not burn and you may not have time to do that, so again, baking would be the better method. Baking is a great way to do it because you can walk away from the oven and prepare other foods or do other things while it is cooking, and while grilling you have to constantly keep an eye on it. Here is a link with an easy recipe for baking your bar-b-que chicken with all the ingredients listed that will make sure you end up with a tasty dish that will please everyone!


http://www.hippshelp.com/how-to-make-barbeque-chicken/

Kill What Bugs You And Your Plants The Safe Way

You love flowers and fruits and vegetables, but you don't love the bugs that are forever trying to kill your beautiful rosebuds, and the tomato worms that attack your tomato plants and leave you with an empty garden. You don't like using harsh chemical sprays that have warning labels a mile long that give you nightmares at night of accidentally getting some on your skin or sneezing and inhaling the fumes that will put you into an early grave!  How do you get rid of the pests and have a beautiful flower garden or produce garden that will make you proud?  Try the organic method of pest control.  It is much safer and was used long before the chemical pesticides were ever produced and sold on the retail market.  Just a few every day ingredients can be used in a broad range of pest control that will leave your plants, (flowers, fruits, or vegetables), pest and pesticide free.  Take a look a the link below to give you a list of what to get, and what pests it is good for.

http://www.hippshelp.com/how-to-make-popular-organic-pesticides/