Category: Home and Garden

7 Simple and Quick Restoration Hacks for Your Home

With warm weather comes the cleaning and updating of home fixtures and features. Making simple changes to the items around your house can brighten...

Summer safety for kids by Melissa Martin

Summer is a season for running in the yard, swimming, and playing in a tree house. But for some children summer becomes a dangerous or...

Area Property Sales March 2019

You can view the property sales for the following communities here: Macedonia Hudson Northfield Center/Northfield Village Twinsburg (There were no Sagamore Hills properties in the report this month) CLICK HERE...

3 Easy Ways to Spruce Up Your Landscaping

Step outside and look at your home. The homeowner’s illusion may have persuaded you that your giant cinderblock needs no help to look its...

Reduce Your Energy Bills

Don’t overpay on your energy bills. Follow these tips to save on heat, and then watch those energy costs shrink! Install or upgrade insulation Older homes...

How Mortgages Work: The Ins and Outs of Mortgages

You probably do not have a couple hundred thousand dollars lying around to pay for a new home—but that is OK. Mortgages exist for...

7 Ways to Transition your Home from Winter to Spring

As the Ohio weather warms up, you’ll need to start thinking about how you can prepare your living space for the changing seasons. To...

Spring Home Maintenance Tips

Citation:©/Adobe Stock It’s spring cleaning time once again, and there’s a variety of things you need to do to get your home summer ready. While...

Energy Efficiency Considerations for New Homes

Building a new home? Consider making it more energy efficient. Energy efficient homes save money by reducing energy use, providing a higher level of...

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.