Category: Instant Articles

Pets in the heat: How to keep your animals cool in summer

Getting out and about in the hot weather is one of the best advantages of summer. We can find lots of ways to stay cool,…

Best plants for repelling unwanted bugs naturally

Summertime is perfect for spending time outside. You can’t do some gardening without contact with dirt and plants, but this also means having contact with…

Tips for taking your dog to the beach

If you still haven’t been to the beach this summer and you’re planning to do it soon, you need to get ready, especially if you’re…

City pollution is a big problem, and we should react fast

Doug Williams

The environment and its slow decline in recent years is something that has many people and leading scientists worried. Human energy output and overproduction have contributed to…

How to sharpen your trowel by hand – for those of us who like ‘digging’ when we are out

As an archaeologist, whether by hobby or by profession, your most important tool is your trowel. Sharpening this tool properly is key. The job of…

Know the most common knots – they can be a life saver

If you are a fan of the great outdoors, you may just be a happy camper, or you may like a serious hike or trek.…

Tips on how to stay safe while hiking in hot weather

We are still struggling with extremely high temperatures, and the summer seems to last forever. Seeing dry plants and roads that shimmer in the distance…

Backcountry and Bears: be aware and be careful

Adventures in the backcountry can be serene as you traverse this beautiful country in peace. But there are dangerous predators that roam the wilderness, and…

Science proves that being outdoors benefits your body and mind

With the unbearable summer heat and the hot city life, I bet most of us dream of the ocean breeze, an ice cream cone, and…

Night fishing – some tips and tricks

One thing that can safely be said about night fishing is that the techniques vary widely. Whether you are busy casting surface lures for bass…