Autofeeder doles birdseed gradually

December 16, 2012 at 12:00a.m.

Wingscapes’ AutoFeeder, above, can save you countless trips through the snow to refill your bird feeder.

The AutoFeeder has a programmable timer that lets you determine how much seed to dispense and when. That prevents the birds from emptying your feeder quickly, so you don’t have to refill as often.

The company says birds learn to visit at feeding time, so you can time that for when you’re home to enjoy them.

The battery-powered feeder holds 1 gallon of seed and can be programmed to dispense it up for four times daily.

The AutoFeeder can be ordered for $129.95 plus shipping at www.wingscapes.com or 888-811-9464.

Book leads readers through process

Don’t know where to start a decorating project?

Holly Becker comes to the rescue with her workbook Decorate Workshop: Design and Style Your Space in 8 Creative Steps.

Becker, founder of the blog Decor8, leads readers through eight decorating steps, from finding inspiration to finishing the room. Her book is both a journey of self-discovery and a practical guide to identifying problems with a room, exploring possibilities and finding solutions. The book is generously illustrated with photos.

Decorate Workshop is published by Chronicle Books and sells for $27.50 in softcover.

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