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Here’s why birds aren’t flocking to nest in your birdhouse. So, why arent birds using your birdhouse? A few factors might be at play, according to American Bird Conservancys Senior Conservation Scientist David Wiedenfeld. Credit:Getty Images / catnap72 First, not all birds do use birdhouses, Wiedenfeld tellsSouthern Living. In fact, a relatively small proportion of species will use birdhouses. Some are mixed, though. Two introduced species, House Sparrow and European Starling, will also use houses, he says....

Let’s bring back the classic pastime. Getty Images/George Marks/Stringer Growing up, games were aconstant pastimein my family. It no longer ends in tears, mostly. Credit:Getty Images/George Marks/Stringer What Is Bridge? During a game, you get easily drawn in by the many roundscalled tricksand thoroughly invested in your teammate. Each player is partnered with the person seated across from them. That suit, called the trump, is called by one player at the beginning of the game....

Meet Buc-ee’s, the detour-worthy convenience store chain thats become a road trip destination in its own right. And after youve experienced it firsthand, you dont need for it to. In this gawkers paradise, the people-watching is surpassed only by thedizzying selection of snacks. Credit:WYNN MYERS I had never stepped foot in a Buc-ee’s (or knew much about it) until now. I was on a mission to find out why it was namedThe South’s Best Travel spot....

The vaulted ceiling is a saving grace. Ride the Wave of Nostalgia ForAshley Gilbreath, designing a bunk room is a chance to play. You get to be a little kid again, she says. Credit:Courtesy Clara Chambers You remember what makes them tick and what would be fun for them. In this Auburn home, that meant provisioning a hideaway with inviting color (Benjamin Moores Mt. Her trade trick is a queen-size coverlet cut in two with help from a sewing pro....

Have you heard of this old wives tale to stave off the rain? As Southerners, we love to abide by traditionshowever odd or superstitious they may be. Whether it’s on a daily basis as we practice proper table etiquette (no elbows!) Credit: Nicki Metcalf Photography or occasionally delivering baked goods to a new neighbor, these customs are instilled in us. Just be sure to remember where you bury it! Ivy Odom’s Tips On The Tradition: Be ready for a mess!...

Where did this “outdated” etiquette rule come from, and does it still apply? And, more importantly, does it still apply? Some suggest that it might have been born out of function. Credit:Getty Images/Tom Merton Southerners happen to fall in both camps. (But that’s not to say that everyone agreed. Coco Chanel, for example, famously wore white year-round.) Credit:Getty Images/Carl Sutton/Stringer Etiquette expert Emily Post agrees that you could wear white every day of the year....

Keep a few cans of pineapple in the pantry. They’re easy to call on for a quick dessert or a favorite family holiday dish. Here’s why Southerners still rely on thisbaking staple. Credit: deeepblue/Getty Images Canned Pineapples Are Convenient Convenient, it is. Cans of peeled, pre-cut, perpetually ripe, and ready-to-use pineapple keep well in our pantries for years. The worry-free consistency is reassuring. Credit:Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley...

Here’s why this hickory-smoked meat has been an Alabama staple for 75 years. Youd be hard pressed to find a single non-vegetarian in Alabama who doesnt love this juicy, smoky sausage. The distinct balanced flavor has a lot to do with its appeal, but so does the story. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Here, Southern chefs share their favorites ways to use Conecuh sausage. What Is Conecuh Sausage? Pronounced “cah-NECK-ah,” Conecuh is apork sausagemade with natural hog or sheep casings....

The tiny town that’ll steal your heart this holiday season. See whyChristmas is the perfect timeto visit Dahlonega, Georgia. Hint: It was also voted one of ourSouth’s Best Small Towns. Credit:Robbie Caponetto But the town isn’t frozen in perfectionit’s full of life and constantly celebrating. An Actual Hallmark Movie Southerners aren’t the only ones who have noticed either. The Hallmark Channel filmed one of its signature seasonal hits,Christmas in Homestead,in Dahlonega years ago....

Unfortunately, it could be one of many things causing the cakes to sag. But it sure is frustrating. Here, well get into why your cake may have fallen and how to fix it. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Here are a few of the common issues, so you know what not to do next time. thebaking soda or baking powder). This is because you don’t want the mixture sitting for too long before baking....

We break down the common causes of millipede infestation and how to rid your home of the critters. Summer brings all kinds of seasonal surprises. Some are greatlike spur-of-the-moment trips to the beach and invites to a new friends backyard pool. Credit:Getty Images What Are Millipedes? Millipedes are common arthropods that have two pairs of jointed legs on most body segments. Millipedes generally live underground in damp and dark places....

The tradition of dyeing Easter eggs dates back to ancient times. Spring brings blooming flowers, warmer days, andEaster celebrations. Specifically, Easter egg hunts. Credit:NelliSyr / Getty Images The history of transforming eggs into brightly colored gems isn’t a modern invention, though. In fact,decorating eggsis a practice that dates to before Christianity. So why do we dye Easter eggs? Learn the history of this spring tradition. Decorating Eggs Originated In Ancient Times Historians believe the practice of decorating eggs occurred in many cultures....

About This Episode The Grumpy Gardener answers a readers question on a sad gardenia. Plus, Grumpys gripe of the week. Is there a way we can help him out? Otherwise, he may have to go, because he’s right beside our front door." Amanda Grumpy’s Answer:Amanda, you terrible gardener, you. I see two options for your sad gardenia. Considering its prominent position, I’d choose door number two, get a new one!...