The Gorgeous Outdoor Feature That Will Send Rodents Running From Your Yard

Not only can wind chimes help you prevent pests, but wind chimes are also beautiful to look at. Plus, the soothing sounds of wind chimes may help you unwind, distracting you from stressful emotions. Wind chimes additionally provide benefits related to feng shui. TikToker @honeylunehivery, a holistic designer and home coach with over 160,000 followers, posted a video explaining that having wind chimes in your yard will invite good energy into your home and inspire a positive first impression for guests. Although be careful which yard you put them in, as some associate wind chimes in front of your home with an advertisement that swingers live there.

If you have or babysit children, wind chimes can be an excellent source of entertainment for them. TikToker @zenlorenn shared an adorable video showing her child touching, licking, and playing with colorful wind chimes. The TikToker noted the warning: “Please note that the beads attached definitely are a choking hazard so supervised playtime with these are advised,” as well as some positive reasons why you should buy wind chimes for your kids, including that they “stimulate the senses” and “promote interaction & communication.” So if you have kids, besides helping to prevent rats from interfering with and potentially scaring your children in your yard, the wind chimes can help your kids have fun outside.