How Hot Does a Fire Pit Get? [FUEL SOURCE DIFFERENCES]

fire pit extremely hot with red embers

Fire pits are a great way to move your living space outdoors all year round or warm a small indoor space. They are functionally designed and come in many shapes, sizes, materials, and designs. Fire pits are great for hosting parties, roasting marshmallows, enjoying family time while keeping warm, or creating an inviting atmosphere with the dancing orange flames.

Can Squirrels Eat Chocolate? [NO, HERE’S WHY]

Wondering if squirrels can eat chocolate. Unfortunately, it is not safe to feed squirrels chocolate. Chocolate contains a certain chemical called an alkaloid, which can very easily poison them. Dogs are sensitive to the same chemical, although it will kill a dog much faster than a squirrel. I’m sure we’ve all been in the situation … Read More

How Many Sides Does a Gazebo Have? [ANSWERED]

Gazebo with landscaping showing example of how to eliminate grass from mulch

This is a confusing question because there are so many different styles of gazebo, and if you want to be sure of what gazebo you want, you need to know if there are rules for which gazebo has how many sides. Besides, there are many structures similar to a gazebo and it’s possible what you thought was just a 4-sided gazebo was actually a pavilion. So how many sides does a gazebo have?

Do Moose Have Ivory Teeth? [NO, IT’S MADE OF THIS]

moose with open mouth showing teeth

Moose do not have ivory teeth. Their teeth are made of calcium, phosphorus, some dentine, and enamel, just like many other creatures, including humans. However, other members of the deer family, most famously Elk, do in fact have ivory teeth, but it isn’t their entire jaw that is made of ivory, only two teeth are. … Read More

How to Install a Gazebo Without Drilling into Concrete

wooden gazebo installed on concrete pad

Everyone wants to be able to enjoy a Gazebo, but not everyone wants or has concrete to drill it into. You still need some way to secure it or risk the wind uplifting it and toppling it over. So what can you do? n this article, we’ll give you step-by-step instructions for giving your gazebo good footing without ruining your best electric drill on concrete.

7 Beetles in Wisconsin – What to Know & How to Spot!

Acorn Weevil Beetle

In this short, handy guide, we will be going over 7 of the most common, distinctive, or otherwise essential-to-know beetles native to the state of Wisconsin, which include: Acorn Weevil Khapra Beetle Firefly Dogbane Beetle Stag Beetle Goldenrod Soldier Beetle Tiger Beetle As one of the Great Lakes states, Wisconsin is home to a stunning … Read More

Are Mosquitoes Bad in Alaska? [FIND OUT!]

swarm of Mosquitoes in Alaska near still water

Mosquitoes are annoying no matter where you are. Horrible, buzzy little nuisances which serve only as a food source to much cuter things. But mosquitoes are infamous for crossing the line from annoying into dangerous, arriving in frightening swarms, like they are said to do in Alaska. So, in regard to Alaska, how bad are mosquitoes?