#outdoor living environment

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Pool Lap San Francisco Ideas for the renovation of a large, enduring backyard fountain with a custom-shaped lap pool

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[flintmcgraw]

i saw a post floating around a bit ago that said something along the lines of "i think everyone needs larger living spaces with room to exist in" and it kind of really irked me as a western-centric view, but i only just put my finger on what i think the issue is.

it all comes back around to third spaces. someone who lives in a village of one room mud huts is not less happy or less fortunate than an American in a townhouse - they get their solace in outdoor/separate from home community spaces. my mother lived a very happy childhood with her whole family in an apartment the size of our current living room - and upon reflection, she credits it with the state-built parks between every complex that she played in and was called from to dinner through an open window.

and there is a draw towards alone-ness for a lot of us, in equating peace to silence and ownership of our own space, but i can't help but wonder if we would be so exhausted by the outside if the outside were more livable, and if we didn't have so much of a need to recover from existing in the society we built

[thatweirdtranny]

idk!! i just think it’s interesting that queer people stereotypically don’t like the outdoors!! or the boonies!! or country music!! or roadhouses!! or anything associated with poor country culture!!

queer people exist everywhere and along the whole spectrum of interests and backgrounds!! big city pride isn’t the end all be all of queer culture!!

[pwurrz]

outdoor cat owners be like: “you shouldn’t cut your cat’s nails if they go outside because you’re robbing them of their natural defence system to defend them against other cats, animals and other dangers.” and then get mad?? at you?? when you tell them what they just said implies it’s unsafe to let their cat outside???

[twilve]

i feel like ppl who are so loud about "eW yoU doNT shOweR thRee tiMEs a dAy likE I dO?????" are inherently the dirty ones bc like what the fuck are you doing that makes you need to shower three times a day or even twice a day tbh

[dylanjohnson3868]

Exploring the Benefits of Indoor Outdoor Thermometers in the Smart Home Industry

I recently installed some indoor outdoor thermometers from SwitchBot in my home, and I couldn't be happier with the results! The convenience of monitoring both indoor and outdoor temperatures seamlessly has truly enhanced my daily life. It’s fascinating to see how these smart devices contribute to energy efficiency and comfort. I wonder how these advancements in the smart home industry will continue to evolve. It would be interesting to explore more about the impact of technology on our living environments!

[milleniumdyke]

One of the cats had to move in with me bc he was bullying the 17 year old cat too much and we thought she was gonna kick it soon but she immediately got back to her old self as soon as he was gone and now that she’s on thyroid medicine she’s regularly bringing home fat mice and rabbits

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WHY IS IT 50 F IN NORTH MIDWESTERN DECEMBER?!

[rebeccathenaturalist]

A study that just came out demonstrates that outdoor cats are known to prey on over two thousands species of wild animal, from mammals to birds to insects. That includes 347 species that are endangered, threatened or otherwise of concern, and they've been a key factor of the permanent extinction of over 60 species. And while cats may not always bring home what they catch, chances are if your cat is allowed to roam unsupervised outside, they're killing your local wildlife.

Why is this so important? Worldwide, wild animal populations have decreased in number by 69% in the past fifty years; that means that in my lifetime (born in 1978), the sheer number of wild animals in the world has been decreased by over half. Even "common" wild species are less numerous than before. While habitat population is the single biggest cause of species endangerment and extinction overall, outdoor and indoor/outdoor cats are a significant cause as well. In fact, they are the single biggest cause of human-caused mortality in wild birds.

Most importantly, it's very, very simple to fix this problem: keep your cats indoors, and spay and neuter them. If your cat is bored, they need more enrichment, and there are plenty of ways to make your home more exciting for them, from bringing home cardboard boxes for them to explore, to playing with them more often. If you want your cat to get some outdoor enrichment, leash train them (yes, it can be done!) If you have the space and resources, build them a catio where they can be safe from outdoor dangers like predators and cars, while also keeping local wildlife safe from them.

If you just give into their whining and pawing at the door, then they know that that's what they have to do to get their way; I know it's a tough transition, but it's worth it in the end for everyone involved. Cats are domesticated, which means they are not native anywhere in the world; there are exactly zero ecosystems in which they belong, save for the safety of your home. It is your responsibility to give them an enriching environment without taking the shortcut of letting them go wreak havoc outside.