Category: Home and Garden

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...

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...

Breaking Down the Pros and Cons of Home Additions

Is a home addition worth it? Weigh the advantages, potential costs, construction disruptions, and long-term benefits before deciding to expand.

How to Build a Long-Term Home Maintenance Plan

A house can feel like it has a mind of its own. One month the gutters clog; the next, the water heater sounds like...

Ways To Make Pool Ownership Easier and More Enjoyable

Discover simple ways to make pool ownership easier and more enjoyable, from routine cleaning and water care to smart upgrades and backyard comfort.

Should You Aerate or Dethatch Your Lawn This Fall?

Not sure whether to aerate or dethatch your lawn this fall? Learn how to detect soil compaction, check thatch buildup, and choose the right treatment.

What You Should Do Before Installing a Standby Generator

Prepare for a standby generator installation by reviewing your electrical system, fuel supply, placement options, permits, and future power needs.