13. Conserve Crops by Using Decoy Strawberries
Supplies needed: paint and pebbles
Making It Cost: $5*
When you’re trying to raise a crop for human consumption, birds can be a huge problem because they love to fly down and nibble on anything they believe is tasty. Use the bird’s lack of intelligence to your advantage rather than resorting to harsh chemicals.
Utilize Decoy Strawberries @Vapors Smoke Shop/Facebook To Save Crops
Decorate some pebbles with a strawberry paint job and place them throughout your garden. These may deter the birds sufficiently that they leave your actual crops alone. Though it’s not a perfect strategy, anything that helps you stay away from dangerous substances is worth a try!
14. To get perfect lawn edges, use scissors.
Supplies required: scissors
Making Cost: $2*
This hack is not for the easily discouraged or those with an excessive workload. But if you’re a sucker for perfectly manicured lawn edges, you definitely ought to give this a shot. While they are excellent for completing most tasks, lawnmowers won’t always provide you with an advantage.
To get perfect lawn edges, use scissors. ©Shutterstock/Karynf
Rather, take a pair of scissors and give your lawn a small trim yourself. Is it taking a lot of time? Yes, but you’ll have edges that are ruler-straight and exactly straight after!
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