Fall in Pennsylvania – Beautiful Sunsets and High School Football
During the Fall season my family enjoys going out to see some of the local High School football games. We like to cheer on our alma matter teams. My daughter and I graduated from the same High School, while my wife graduated from a High School 30 minutes away. So, we try to attend the…
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Wine Tasting Starts With Attention, Not Expertise
Wine tasting intimidates some because it comes with its own vocabulary and system. However, anyone who pays attention can taste wine. You do not need expertise, experience or any innate gifts to enjoy tasting wine. You simply need to follow along and practice. Looking Before Swirling Taste and smell are the most important, but wine…
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What Florida Homeowners Should Know About Cow Killer Ants and Their Painful Stings
Seeing a large, brightly colored insect moving across the lawn can be enough to make any homeowner stop and take a closer look. In Florida, one insect that sometimes causes confusion is the so-called cow killer ant. Despite the name, it is not actually an ant. Cow killer ants are velvet ants, which are a…
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Squzzle Cookies & Milk Brain Teaser Puzzle
Squzzles are a fun line of brain teaser puzzles from Fun Squared Games. These puzzles come in a wide variety of different images ranging from animals to beach scenes, coffee beverages to bananas. They’re made for ages 5 years and up. Each puzzle comes with 9 pieces (each piece measures 3″ squared) that you have…
What Homeowners Should Know About Carpenter Bees Around Wood Structures
Carpenter bees are common around homes with exposed wood, especially during warmer months. Their large size and loud buzzing can make them seem aggressive, but their behavior is often less threatening than their appearance suggests. The bigger concern for many homeowners is what happens when carpenter bees repeatedly nest in decks, eaves, fences, pergolas, and…
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Why Attic Bat Exclusion Requires More Than Simply Sealing a Hole
Finding bats in an attic can make homeowners want to solve the problem as quickly as possible. The most obvious solution may seem to be finding the opening and sealing it. In practice, bat removal is more complicated than that. Bats may use more than one entry point, return to the same roost repeatedly, and…
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What Families Should Know Before Dealing With Bats Around the Home
Seeing a bat outside around sunset is usually nothing unusual. Bats are active at night and play an important role in nature by feeding on insects. The situation becomes different, however, when bats begin using a house or nearby structure as a regular roost. For families, the main concern is not simply that bats are…
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Mailbox Monday for October 2026
Time for our monthly MAILBOX MONDAY for October 2026 round-up. The first Monday of every month you’ll see our Mailbox Monday Meme. It will cover the previous month and we invite all of our readers to participate. If you’re a blogger, you can participate too by sharing our MEME on your blog. I collect seashells…