Category: Home and Garden

Ways That Hail Can Damage Your Home

Hailstorms are rare, but when they do happen, they’re incredibly destructive. Here’s how hail can damage your home and some tips on how to handle the aftermath.

How To Know When You Should Call a Plumber

Plumbing problems are nothing to joke about. Keep your head on a swivel for these clear indicators that you should call in a professional plumber for help.

How to Protect your Plants from a Freeze

By Becky Novak One day it is 65°F and sunny, and the next it is 32°F with snow on the ground. Yep, that's spring—a magical...

How To Help Your Child Cope With Big Life Changes

Major life changes can be hard on your kids. Here are some strategies for easing the adversity that children experience during such disruptions.

Factors To Consider When Insulating Your Home

When insulating your home, keep a few factors in mind. This will help ensure that the project goes smoothly and you get the results you desire.

How To Improve the Look of Your Backyard

Is the space behind your house looking a little bare and uninviting? Here are a few tips on how to improve the look of your backyard with a few simple changes.

Things To Consider During Storm Season

We’ve made it through winter and that was no small feat in the midst of quarantine. As we look forward to summer, we should consider the storms headed our way.

The Benefits of Using a Raised Garden Bed

By Becky Novak Gardening can be tricky, especially when you are first starting out. It is much easier to be successful when you incorporate raised...

How Honey Bees Communicate With Each Other

Though their movements may appear random to humans, honey bees rely on complex patterns that, when analyzed, show how honey bees communicate with each other.

Tips for Making Your Decking Safe for Kids

A deck makes for a great addition to a home’s outdoor space. Think about these tips for making your home’s decking safe for kids as you build.

What To Do if Lightning Strikes Your Home

There are few forces in this world that we have less control over than the weather. Humans may have the ability to control nearly...

Getting your Vegetable Garden prepared for the season

By Becky Novak I don’t know about you, but the last few days have me itching for consistently warmer days. The great thing about gardening...

Timing the Market: Why Waiting for a ‘Dip’ Could Cost You in 2026

Starting a business in Northeast Ohio? Get started here. It is mid-May 2026, and the conversation around the dinner tables in Northfield and Solon, the...

How To Design a Deck That Feels Like Part of the Home

A home that has a deck that doesn’t match stands out like a sore thumb. Keep these design elements in mind to ensure yours feels like a part of your home.

How Mold Prevention Fits Into Long-Term Home Care

If you want your home to last for decades on end, you need a home care routine that incorporates mold prevention. Here’s how to fit it into current processes.

5 Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Backyard Party

If you host an outdoor gathering and fail to focus on your guests’ comfort, they may leave early. Avoid the five mistakes that can ruin your backyard party.

Real Estate Market: May Maintenance, Inventory Increases, and Buyer Demand Strategic Advice for Nordonia Hills Homeowners in the 2026 Market

To succeed in the Northeast Ohio real estate market this May, homeowners in Macedonia, Northfield, and Sagamore Hills must adapt to a "Great Reset" where inventory...