Home & Garden

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Everything you need to know about Shih Tzu grooming: how often to do it, Pro vs DIY grooming costs, Shih Tzu grooming tools & Shihtzu grooming issues: tear staining, shedding, eye infections, and ear infections.

A Shih Tzu's bulging eyes are prone to eye diseases and infections. Here's how to clean Shih Tzu eyes, signs of eye problems, and how to remove tear stains.

If you decide to groom your dog yourself, using the right tools makes all the difference! 3 Shih Tzu grooming tools you need to clip, brush, and comb your dog at home.

A Shih Tzu owner's tips & tricks for Shih Tzu dog hair care - See how to brush a Shih Tzu, remove knots, bathe a Shih Tzu, and do a top knot hair style to keep hair out of your dog's eyes.

Campfire Cones are the perfect sweet treat for kids of all ages -- a great alternative to traditional Campfire Smores. My favorite Campfire Cones recipe and tasty Smores ideas that work well inside waffle cones. These can be made at home in the oven, on the grill, or on a campfire!

My dog has cancer. Actually, I've had 2 dogs with 2 types of canine cancer. The most recent has canine lung cancer -- but he's happy & healthy 2 years after following a holistic cancer treatment for dogs. See the supplements for dogs with cancer that I've used + The dog cancer diet he eats daily.

You need a detailed inventory of all your belongings in the event of a natural disaster or theft. Create your own personal inventory using one of these FREE home inventory programs, apps, and printable forms. (You don't have to use a home inventory app. I'll show you how to save your home inventory in the cloud!)

Most crate training guides overlook the challenges that you're likely to face when crate training a dog. Here are some important things I've learned about crate training dogs. I did it differently with my first dog (Labrador) than I did with my second dog (French Bulldog). See 10 mistakes I've made when crate training dogs -- and how to avoid making those same mistakes.

We have a small front porch, but it gets a good breeze and provides a nice place for the baby and dogs to play outside. Outdoor living spaces are important to me. Our front porch is the first place I decided to tackle with a makeover! See how I turned our small boring porch into a cabana-like space with porch curtains and more.