A garage may not be the focal point of your home, but it likely plays a significant role in your family’s everyday life. Keeping the garage tidy can help you get the most out of the space, no matter how you use it. Get your garage spruced up and ready to deliver the storage and […]
Ellen asked,” I have an abundance of pine cones in my yard. How can I use them as Christmas decorations? Christmas is an excellent time to make nature-based crafts. One year I simply tied pine cones to a long piece of twine and making a pine cone garland. I made ones to hang over the […]
You may like your home’s footprint but are starting to realize that it could use a little attention from you. Creating a better-looking home doesn’t have to be overwhelming or stressful. There are simple tips you can use to enhance your home’s appearance and attractiveness. Once you have the basics complete, you can focus on […]
Springtime in your yard can be a spectacularly colorful event, but your work right now makes it happen. Cleverly bunched tulips and crocuses will be so welcome in early spring. Whether you buy bulbs locally or from a catalog, examine them closely. They should be firm and free from deep blemishes, cuts or soft spots. […]
With more of life centered at home due to cool weather and social distancing, it’s time to ensure the space where your family spends the majority of its time is healthy and safe. What many people don’t know is that concentrations of air pollutants can typically be up to five times higher inside one’s home […]
It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of furniture shopping and end up overlooking certain important details. Below are just six common mistakes to avoid so that you can make the right purchase. Not taking measurements Buying a sofa or wardrobe only to realize that it’s too big to fit in your home […]
Recipes that are both nutritious and flavorful can help bring your loved ones together at the family table. Power up your family meals with protein-packed dishes like Peanut Butter Breakfast Bread Pudding with Maple Peanut Sauce. Find the full recipe at Culinary.net. Peanut Butter Breakfast Bread Pudding with Maple Peanut Sauce Recipe courtesy of the […]
Want a snafu-free season of home heating? Better installation and quality service mean a longer life for your heating and cooling equipment, as well as increased energy efficiency and reduced energy bills. Not only that, regular service checks may actually detect problems before you notice them, and catching them in time may extend your unit’s […]
Purchasing a home is one of the biggest decisions you make in life. Not only is it the start of a new chapter, but it’s also usually the single biggest financial investment most of us will ever make. So it’s one area of your life where it really pays to fully understand what you’re dealing […]
The idea that growing your vegetables can save you money is not always accurate. Most people don’t realize how much they are spending to maintain their backyard. More importantly, they don’t notice how much money they may be wasting in the process. Indeed, it is fair to say that while growing yummy vegetables and fruits […]