It is important to provide your chickens with a dry coop to keep them protected during cold and wet weather. A leaky roof on your chicken coop can cause moisture to enter and collect inside the coop to cause health-related issues from mold and mildew and can lead to frostbite on the exposed skin of your chicken's combs, wattles, and feet. These instructions can help you install the right type of metal roof on your chicken coop.

While most parts of a rustic or luxurious cabin retreat can handle the challenges of winter weather quite well, plumbing systems are particularly sensitive to cold temperatures when the structure is not being inhabited and heated. If you're still in the process of designing or building a new cabin, you can request certain features from the plumbing contractors that will make it easier to winterize the pipes before you leave for the last visit of the fall.

Boxelder bugs are about half an inch long, are black with red accents, and are prone to wandering inside your home while you're trying to maintain a clean environment. It's easy to panic when any kind of bug starts invading your personal space and yard in great numbers. Find out what boxelder bugs really do as they wander around your property to determine whether it's worth the investment to have them dealt with professionally.

Finishing off a basement will give you additional usable space in your home that you can use for storage, as a game room, or even as an additional bedroom. There is a lot that goes into finishing a basement, though, so it is best to leave the work to professionals to ensure that it is done right. The guide below walks you through what to expect when you have your basement finished.

Movie theaters are a time honored way to have fun during the summer months. Catching the latest blockbuster on the big screen while in a dark and air conditioned space is a great way to escape the heat. The only drawback is that the tickets and concessions can get pricey quickly. Taking the whole family out to see a movie can really put a dent in the wallet. So why not recreate the movie experience from home?