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Brentwood's Most Modern Outhouse
Take a look at this historic Brentwood outhouse! Boiling Springs Academy is an 1807 schoolhouse at Primm Park on Moore's Lane. Visiting schoolchildren take field trips there each fall. See how the clever restoration team incorporated a working bathroom at this historic site!
The Best Granite Countertop Cleaners
Granite countertops have become the norm for most Brentwood kitchens. What's the best way to clean all those feet of shiny granite? I investigate the best granite cleaning products for your Brentwood kitchen, from Target's all-natural Method brand to a homemade recipe I found on the internet.
Brentwood Bradford Pear Tree Trimmers
Now you have it -- the name and contact information for the tree trimmers who pruned our Bradford Pear trees in Brentwood, TN.
Make Your Own Nashville Garden Tour
If you love gardening, you'll love seeing what Master Gardeners and garden experts plant. Here are a few spots near Brentwood where you can make your own Nashville garden tour.
Free Fun At Ellington Agricultural Center
I hope I can convince you to visit one of best free things to do in Nashville! The Ellington Agricultural Center is a historic estate now owned by the state. You can tour demonstration gardens, take a nature hike, peek into log cabins and study heirloom vegetables and antique farming equipment at the Tennessee Agricultural Museum.
Nashville's Cheapest Building Materials
Brentwood residents can find cheap home and garden supplies in Franklin AND Nashville. How? By going green with reused building materials. Habitat for Humanity HomeStores offer a wide variety of doors, windows, and unusual items at great prices. Your purchases help local families build homes of their own. How fun is that?
Traditional Tennessee Outhouse
I took a few shots of a reproduction Tennessee outhouse before bursting into laughter. See what the historic notes on the door had to say about using an outhouse!
Native Tennessee Trees and Plants
Fed up with Bradford pear tree problems? Go wild with native Tennessee trees instead! Here is a wealth of information about choosing trees and plants native to our Tennessee landscape. Williamson County has 3 native plant nurseries in Fairview, TN.
