Category: Home and Garden

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...

3 Things Every New Chicken Owner Needs To Know

Chickens have been a staple of agriculture for thousands of years. Even today, when most people can buy all the food they need at...

Steps You Can Take To Weatherproof Your Home

Do you want to avoid heavy maintenance and stay comfortable year-round? You can implement the following steps for weatherproofing your home.

How To Avoid Feeling Overwhelmed While Cleaning

There shouldn’t be any shame associated with finding household chores overwhelming. Since our lives are more complicated than ever before, it can take a...

How To Know When Your Home Is Too Cluttered

When we occupy the same space for a long time, we can sometimes lose sight of our immediate surroundings, even as they start to...

How To Help Someone Struggling With Drug Addiction

The stressors of everyday life can be too much to bear for some people. In unfortunate cases, they may turn to illegal drugs or...

Tips for Working Outdoors in the Spring

The sun is higher in the sky, birds are singing—spring has sprung. Allow yourself a few moments to bask in the splendor of the...

Spring Gardening Advice

By Becky Novak Spring is in the air!! If you are anything like me, you are itching to get outside and enjoy your yard and...

Upgrades That Won’t Pay Off: What Northeast Ohio Homeowners Should Avoid in 2026

Starting a business in Northeast Ohio? Get started here. You’ve decided 2026 is the year to finally put the "For Sale" sign in the yard....

Real Estate Market: Budget Curb Appeal, High-ROI Exterior Fixes, and Spring Selling Strategies

Looking to sell this spring but want to keep your costs low? We’ve teamed up with Harvest Home Realty to highlight the essential budget curb...

Home Landscaping Tips to Make Your Property Look Beautiful

Improve your home’s curb appeal with practical landscaping tips that add beauty, balance, and personality to your outdoor spaces year-round.

Home & Garden: Spring Cleaning, Garage Cleanouts, and Bulk Pickup Planning

MACEDONIA, Ohio – With the weather finally turning warmer across Northeast Ohio, many residents are opening their garage doors and realizing just how much...

How Long Does a Modern Roof Really Last Today?

Modern roofing materials promise durability, but real lifespan varies. A closer look at the factors that shape how long today’s roofs hold up.