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How to Clean Mold Out of a Pop Up Camper
When the canvas part of the camper is set up, it can get wet. If you're not able to dry it before you have to fold the camper up again, the conditions are just right for mold. What's worse, the insipid growth can infect every area of your camper. Follow these instructions to remove the current mold infestation from your camper and take steps to protect it from the elements to keep future problems.
How to Clean your footwear
If your footwear becomes damp and covered with mud, clean them immediately after use, do not leave them dirty to dry. Natural chemicals such as acids and alkalis which are found in different soils and dirt can work their way into...
Caring for Retractable Awnings During Winter
For homes with retractable awnings, regular maintenance is crucial. This is particularly true in the winter months. When the temperatures begin to drop, it can be easy to forget about taking care of this part of a home. However, not taking the proper precautions can result in damage.
Breathability: Why it’s important for your horse’s health and comfort
When trying to choose the right blanket for your horse, there are as many options as there are types of weather. Of course much of the decision making process has to do with the individual horse, its coat, age, health, and what type of shelter it has access to.
The forecast calls for rain during the upcoming El Nino winter
As El Nino furnishes parts of North America with a bit of autumn weather drama, many campers, fishermen, hikers, and hunters are sacrificing time outside in favor of the safety and security of their homes. But for these dedicated outdoorsmen, promises of an upcoming mild winter translate to more time close to nature.
Durable Water Repellent (DWR) Care
Want to stay D-R-Y when it rains? You need outerwear with a high-performing DWR.
Virtually all rainwear have their exteriors treated with a durable water repellent (DWR) finish. It is rainwear's first line of defense against precipitation.
Plan a Fun Halloween in Any Weather
Halloween is just around the corner and whether it will be a scary holiday may depend more on the weather forecast than your costume. If you're planning an evening of outdoor activities, beware of Mother Nature's bag of tricks.
Tips for hiking in the rain
Everybody loves hiking in moderate temperatures beneath a bright, sunny sky, right? But bad weather happens -- and even if you were to stay home every time you saw a cloud in the sky, you'd eventually get rained upon while out hiking. Here's how not to suffer when it happens
10 Tips For Rainy Backpacking
Heading out for a stormy, three-day-weekend of backpacking on the coast? Perhaps a rainy overnight in the foothills? Or how about a soggy thru-hike of your favorite river valley? Don't let the dampness get you down. Backpacking through constant rain can still be quite fun if you're good at staying dry. Here are 10 tips
100 respondents provided comments on how they clean and maintain their horse blankets
Some readers explained that they wash their horse blankets at home in their washing machines:
“I wash at home, but then have to 'de-hair' the washer!”
“Front loading washer and dry on fence. Timed when spouse is away...”