Nora Held
Nora Held
Apart from being our main writer, Nora also works for a number of gardening-related sites and magazines, sharing her experience as an owner of a small farm in North Carolina.

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How to Insulate a Chicken Coop and Prepare It For Winter
It’s important to keep your chickens warm in winter, but not by using brooders or dressing them up in sweaters. Instead, knowing how to insulate a chicken coop for winter is all you need to keep your birds safe and comfortable in the coldest months. It's true that, unlike you or me, chicken don’t mind cold weather ...
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2-Cycle vs 4-Cycle String Trimmer: Which Is Better For You?
Unless you’re a proper gearhead, it’s not often that things like engine cycles and induction systems catch your attention. However, if you’re considering buying a gas-powered string trimmer, you need to get in on the debate about 2-cycle vs 4-cycle trimmers. There are many reasons why you need to worry about ...
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Electric vs Gas Weed Eater: Which Is Better For You?
With lawn maintenance, equipment is everything. For this reason, homeowners can spend small fortunes getting the lawnmower of their dreams. However, the lawnmower isn’t the only essential piece of equipment. Weed eaters are also needed, especially when ...
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Curved vs Straight Trimmer: The Difference Explained
According to research, a nice lawn can add as much as Landscaping can add tens of thousands of dollars to the value of your property. In fact, it is one of the few home improvements you can make that not only adds value immediately, but also increases in value as the years go by. While interior decor and design ...
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How to String a Weed Wacker In No Time
Most manufacturers and vendors will ship their weed eater machine options to buyers with the string already in place. This allows you to start using the tool as soon as it’s delivered to your doorstep. However, the string does get depleted over time, meaning ...
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Outdoor Fire Pit On Grass – Keep Your Lawn Fresh and Green
There is nothing as exciting as having a A fire pit or a fire hole can vary from a pit dug in the ground to an elaborate gas burning structure of stone, brick, and metal. The common feature of fire pits is that they are designed to contain fire and prevent it from spreading. in your backyard. While ...
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How Long Does a Propane Tank Last on a Fire Pit?
Everyone deserves the unmatched convenience offered by propane fueled fireplace. It offers an ambience and warmth just as good as that of a wood-fueled fireplace without all the mess and labor that comes with wood burning. Even if you have the best ...
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How to Make a Fire Pit Spark Screen – Follow These Easy Steps!
Fire pits are prone to cause With the unseasonably warm weather blessing us across the Greater Kansas City area, many people are opting to spend more time outside.  Backyard barbecues (not typical in February), bonfires and camping.  However, with each of these activities, there are dangers.  if not well inspected. ...
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How to Start a Fire in a Wood-Burning or Gas Fire Pit
One of the fundamental parts of having a fire pit is knowing how to light one. Fire pits offer the best warming experience to those with extensive bark yards. They allow a peaceful stay in backyards through their unique sensation that provides ...
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Gas vs Electric Hedge Trimmer: Which Does the Job Better?
If you’re looking at buying a hedge trimmer you might be surprised at just how much choice is on the market. Choosing between a gas vs electric hedge trimmer is not always easy, as both have their share of pros and cons. For example, you might want to get an electric hedge trimmer, but it just might not have the ...