Category: Home and Garden

Simplest Ways To Add Value To Your Home

Putting your home on the market anytime soon? To increase your home’s market value, consider investing in a few of the following simple home projects.

Why Does My Air Filter Get Dirty so Fast?

What causes an HVAC system to fill up an air filter ahead of schedule? Here are the reasons why you’re churning through filters at an accelerated pace.

Essential Overlooked Home Features

Overall, every part of your home has a specific purpose, even if it’s not readily apparent. From your foundation to your rooftop, you’ll find...

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.

Backyard Comfort Upgrades Worth Thinking About

Create a backyard that feels cooler, calmer, and easier to settle into. Thoughtful upgrades can make outdoor lounging, hosting, and everyday breaks better.

The Kitchen Materials Worth Talking Through

Strong kitchens are built on choices that hold up after installation day. Kitchen materials worth talking through deserve a closer look now.

Vibe Check or Red Flag? How to Spot Real Home Buyer Dealbreakers in Northeast Ohio

Starting a business in Northeast Ohio? Get started here. Buying a home in Northeast Ohio is an emotional marathon. You pull up to a house...

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.