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9 Ways To Squirrel-Proof Your Bird Feeder
9 Ways To Squirrel-Proof Your Bird Feeder
Squirrels are cute, curious little creatures, but they can dominate your bird feeders and nibble their way through all the food. To make the situation more annoying, they can even chew on your feeder and destroy it.
If you'd like to feed birds without interference from squirrels, try the following tips to help squirrel-proof your bird feeder:
1. Place your feeder in the right location
Squirrels are little acrobats that can jump distances of about 10 feet, so if your bird feeder is too close to a jumping-off point, a squirrel will be able to feast on your bird seed. To make their job more difficult, put your feeder at least 10 feet away from trees, roofs, porches, gutters, and wires.
2. Serve food that birds like, but squirrels don't
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The Benefits of Solar Panels
The Benefits Of Solar Panels
It only makes sense to explore ways to cut your electricity bills. Have you given thought to a solar power upgrade?
Originally, solar power was a quirky, green notion bandied about by a few tree-hugging homeowners. It has long since outgrown that reputation with a decades-long track record of success. Solar panels can convert the sun into an efficient, money-saving system for powering your home. It is a popular technology, so it's relatively easy to find suppliers and skilled professionals to complete your installation.
If you're not yet convinced, check out this list of the benefits of installing solar panels.
- Energy savings
Even if you're not in the sunniest climate in the USA, your solar panels can generate enough energy to make it worth the cost. Your personal s...
