Following the directions, plant the seeds or small plants. Pay careful attention to the suggested planting depth and conditions for each herb. Some prefer warm conditions, others prefer cool. The amount of sunlight and water each require should be recorded somewhere, at least until it becomes habit. Nurturing Your Garden With your herbs in the soil, you still need to provide proper care to ensure they survive and produce. Most herbs need at least six to eight-hours of direct sunlight to gr...

Having a washer/dryer—whether stackable or an all-in-one unit—in one's RV or travel trailer is merely a wish for some and is an absolute necessity for others. When you're afforded full-time hookups at an RV park that allows their use, they're quite convenient. If you aren't hooked up; however, there's little that will empty your fresh water tank and fill your gray faster than doing a load of laundry, if the machine will run at all. If you plan to boondock regularl...

The first time we visited the 48th state, we were on our way to California. We made a quick drive through the Painted Dessert, and then moved on. We were so impressed, however, that we vowed to return. Three years later, we did. We spent nearly two months traveling through Arizona, and it's one of our favorite places to visit. A road trip through Arizona provides more than the usual amount of beauty, entertainment, and inspiration, as well as some of the most diverse scenery in the countr...

Several of the road trip options—like Route 66 and both coastlines—have become so popular that many consider the experiences cliché. Fortunately, however, the U.S. is immense and there are many other opportunities for fabulous destinations when one hits the open road. Related Read: Route 66 Attractions For some, the state of Missouri brings to mind the Ozark Mountains and the hill.......

The RV's kitchen—for some it's merely storage space for their outdoor grilling implements. For others, is simply a convenient way to make a quick meal between activities. For many, it's one of the perks of RV ownership rather than camping in more rustic manners or staying in motels. People who full-time RV, however, count on their kitchens as much as anyone living in a brick or stick residence. For one thing, it allows them to reduce the cost of eating out while traveling. For ...

Water damage—it's the fear of many owners of campers, RVs, and trailers. Whether it's from a leaking appliance, roof, or water line, the problems it can cause range from irritating to catastrophic. Every morning, an RVer somewhere wakes to find their carpet soaked and some of their possessions ruined by a sudden water leak. What about those leaks that are less noticeable, though? Often, a slow leak can cause just as much—if not more—damage. Related Read: Keeping a Soli...

Usually, when you know winter's coming, you have plenty of time to take precautions by beefing up insulation and winterizing the water lines. You could even seal the windows with weather stripping or plastic wrap and install thermal blinds and insulating curtains to keep the cold air out. What do you do, however, when the weather changes with little warning, you run out of propane, or you lose power? Consider stocking up on heavy blankets for emergencies. Not only are they essential for bedt...

Many of the most popular New Year's resolutions to make—and break—are those having to do with increasing energy, losing weight, or the overall improvement of one's health. Even if you don't subscribe to New Year's resolutions, it's possible that with winter comfort foods and holiday over indulgences, you would benefit from including healthy, fresh-squeezed juice in your daily habits. An increase in the intake of the vitamins found in fruit and vegetables can re...

Some of the most popular New Year's resolutions include those dealing with losing weight, increasing energy, or improving overall health. Plus, many people tend to overindulge over the holidays, and including fresh juice in daily habits can reverse any damage done to the body from caloric, fatty holiday food and sugary beverages or alcohol. Not only do fresh juices quickly introduce a large quantity of a variety of vitamins and nutrients into your system, they boost energy and mood while red...

One of the most popular vacation destinations in the U.S. is the Grand Canyon—easily the most recognizable landmark in Arizona, and possibly in the whole U.S. It covers 277 linear miles and is considered a natural "wonder of the world". As one of the largest attractions in the U.S., this incredible landscape includes the Grand Canyon Skywalk, Havasu Falls, Point Imperial, multiple waterfalls, and opportunities to river raft on the Colorado River. Many people who visit wish for an immers...