Perpetual Learning
Elias Voss 
Hey everyone, Elias here! Today, I want to talk about a little-known challenge many homeowners face: finding the right screen door for that crucial doorway between your garage and your house. It’s a space that often gets overlooked, but it’s vital for both security and comfort. We all love that feeling of a cross-breeze, especially … Read more
Hey everyone, Elias here! You know, the garden is my happy place, but lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about indoor plants, specifically the ever-popular Monstera deliciosa. It seems a lot of you are noticing those beautiful, fenestrated leaves starting to turn yellow. It’s a common sight, and honestly, it’s one of the … Read more
Living out here in the Midwest, I’ve learned to appreciate the rhythms of nature. But sometimes, nature throws a curveball – like an unexpected power outage. It makes you think about how much we rely on electricity for the simple things, like keeping the lights on and the fridge humming. Lately, I’ve been looking into … Read more
There’s a special kind of magic that happens in the garden when the butterflies start to arrive. This year, my suburban Midwest backyard has become a haven for these delicate creatures, and it’s brought me so much joy. More than just pretty visitors, they’re a sign of a healthy, thriving ecosystem right outside my door. … Read more
It’s August 13th, 2025, and I’m finally sitting on my new front porch, enjoying the late summer breeze. It feels incredible, especially considering what this space looked like just a few months ago. My old front porch was, to put it mildly, a disaster. Rotting wood, sagging boards, and an overall look that screamed ‘neglect.’ … Read more
As gardeners, we often spend our time trying to provide our plants with exactly what they need – the perfect amount of sun, the right soil, just enough water. We think we’re in control, guiding these green lives. But sometimes, our plants have their own ideas, and that’s where some of the most unexpected joys … Read more
Hello fellow home improvers! Like many of you, I’m always looking for ways to make my home more comfortable and my utility bills a little less daunting. Today, I want to share a simple home improvement tip that made a surprisingly big difference in my energy savings: properly insulating my attic hatch. Think about it … Read more
This year, I decided to dive headfirst into processing my cayenne peppers, and let me tell you, it was an experience! I learned a few things along the way, chief among them being the absolute necessity of good ventilation. My kitchen turned into a tear-jerking, lung-burning zone until I opened every window and turned on … Read more
It’s Elias here, and while my usual focus is on getting my hands dirty in the garden or whipping up something delicious from the harvest, I’ve learned a thing or two about navigating the sometimes-rocky terrain of home renovation. Much like coaxing a stubborn tomato plant to fruit, tackling a big home improvement project requires … Read more
This year, my garden threw me a curveball – a really, really big one. As a first-time zucchini grower, I was expecting a few modest squash, enough for a side dish here and there. What I got instead was a zucchini the size of my forearm, and then another, and another. It turns out, when … Read more