Even though farms produce vastly different products, they still share a common need for a dependable water source, such as a large pond. Ponds collect and hold rainwater and moisture produced by melting snow like a reservoir so that these farms have a plentiful supply of water to irrigate crops or water animals. Because ponds can, in most cases, be located and built to supply a specific need, they are often a more convenient method of supplying water, than attempting to pipe water from natural water sources, such as springs, rivers and streams. [Read More]

If you are considering planting trees around your home but aren't sure if the cost and time will be worthwhile, you may not be aware of the variety of ways trees will improve your quality of life. Planting trees will not only make your property more aesthetically pleasing, but will also provide you with many unexpected financial and lifestyle benefits. Here are six great benefits of planting trees on your property: [Read More]

If you've noticed cracks forming in between your ceilings and walls, you may have a problem in your attic with a phenomenon known as truss uplift. A family in Indiana had this problem and found three broken trusses above their children's bedroom. Since trusses are designed to hold the weight of the roof and any snow that falls on the roof, you can imagine how dangerous of a situation this can be. [Read More]

When many people hear or read the term "modular home," they immediately envision a larger version of a classic trailer house with perhaps a bay window or two punched out for aesthetic character. However, modular homes are neither trailer houses nor manufactured homes. Following are four things you should know about modular homes if you're in the market for a new house. Modular and Manufactured Homes Aren't Interchangeable Consumers often make the mistake of thinking that modular homes are exactly the same as manufactured homes, but that is not the case. [Read More]