Birds That Feed on the Ground Most birds may investigate food on the ground, but some birds are more dedicated ground feeders than others and will be right at home at low feeding stations and ground bird feeders. Common backyard species that are likely to enjoy ground-feeding include: Grouse and quailRoadrunners and anisThrashersOvenbirds and waterthrushesStarlings, mynas, and gracklesDoves and pigeonsSparrows, towhees, and juncosGrosbeaks, cardinals, and buntingsLarks, pipits, and wagtailsRobins, bluebirds and other thrushesParrotsNorthern flickers...

Bookshelves can be tricky to style, but there are some tried and true methods for doing it right. Below find the right way to style your bookshelf, based on your zodiac sign. Aries (March 21 to April 19) Brighten Up With Candles Aries is the ultimate fire sign. So, candles it is! Adding a candle on top of a stack of books or using a bigger variety as a bookend are great ways to add some personality to an Aries’ bookshelf....

If you’re itching to update your home without making a drastic change, here are 15 easy ways to embrace the spring season inside and out. Sprinkle in Bright Colors Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal in the outdoors, so try having your interior mimic this. While those dark colors felt right in the winter, it’s time to swap them for pastels or even bold neons. Changing out an area rug for something brighter is an easy way to incorporate a fresh pop of color....

One looks like a hammer, except that, instead of being rounded (as the hammer of a carpenter is), it is square. The other side looks like a chisel. Alternate Name for a Brick Hammer and How It Is Used While a “mason’s” or brick hammer is designed for cleanly breaking bricks, it can also be used to break rocks, hammer concrete, split pavers, drive stakes, and scrape dried cement. So do not get hung up on the name: It is a tool that can serve a wide variety of purposes....

My husband coaches teachers in New York City’s most underserved schools. I’m a journalist with 28 years experience. But deep inside our souls we are Chip and Joanna Gaines. We are that cute couple from Home Town. We are the Property Brothers if the brothers weren’t twins, but rather husband and wife. OK, we are none of those things. But we do own a very successful vacation property in the Catskills that we fixed up ourselves....

Classic Hummingbird Nectar Recipe The best solution to fill a hummingbird feeder is making nectar from a simple sugar water solution. You must make it with the right proportions to attract hummingbirds and give them an easily digestible food source. You may find recipes online with varying hummingbird nectar ratios or sugar-to-water proportions. Some recipes call for a 3-to-1 ratio or a 5-to-1 ratio. What is the correct ratio of sugar to water for hummingbirds?...

Summer is synonymous with swimming, and there is no better way to get your swim time in than with a backyard pool like Intex’s 24-foot x 12-foot x 52-inch Ultra Frame Pool Set. This affordable and convenient pool is an above-ground style, meaning it sits on top of the ground and requires no excavation. This particular model straddles the line between a budget inflatable pool and a professionally installed hard-sided pool....

If you do work from home sometimes or all the time, it’s best to have an area in your home that is dedicated solely to work. This helps create more focus, which means you can be alert and productive while you are working. Your work area should be a space that you’ve carved out for yourself with a specific intention. It can be a whole room, or it can simply be a desk that you’ve designated as your work-from-home station....

Many house flippers or new home buyers choose to update maple cabinets in a budget-friendly fashion with a quick DIY paint job. But if you’re a renter or you don’t mind the look of the cabinets, a lick of paint on the walls is an easy way to freshen up your kitchen without committing to a major renovation project. Luckily, maple cabinets play well with a range of colors, depending on whether or not you want to choose a complementary shade to help them blend in or something that creates a bit of contrast that will enhance them....