When you sell your home, you obviously want things to go as quickly and as smoothly as possible. And aside from pricing it right, making sure it’s in good condition is as important as it gets. There are a number of chores to keep in mind to ensure that your home not only looks its […]
Do seasonal temperatures sometimes leave you frustrated with your home’s lack of insulation? Staying comfortable indoors is a top priority for most people, and luckily, it’s easy to ensure your home is an optimal temperature. With a few quick tips and home defense strategies, you’ll be on your way to a more comfortable abode in […]
There is a nip in the air and the hours of sunlight grow shorter. Leaves are beginning to get a little color, the corn in the fields has turned a golden brown, and summer is quickly becoming only a memory. The once bright annuals are beginning to look ragged and most perennials have bloomed. But […]
flowers, garden, plants
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Fifty years ago as a child, I can remember the excitement of watching the grand adventure of Apollo 11 on TV. I sat in awe on the edge of my seat as the Lunar Module landed on the surface of the moon and the astronauts reported back to Huston, “ Tranquility Bay here. The Eagle […]
Dear Dave, My wife and I are on Baby Step 2, and the only debt we have is $90,000 in student loans. We bring home about $90,000 a year. In addition to this, we have almost $60,000 in equity in our home. We also have a toddler, plus another baby on the way. Do you […]
Having a home cooling system that is working optimally is crucial to keeping your family comfortable. To ensure your air conditioner (AC) continues to function properly, here are some tips for your heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) units: • Replace air filters. Ideally, homeowners should replace filters every three months (more often if […]
The distinction between the two categories of plants is probably a given, but I will quickly explain the differences. Perennials are flowers/plants that can survive the winter and their roots send up new growth in the spring. Annuals are tender plants that usually only bloom for a season and are killed by the first heavy […]
Many of us are familiar with the shrub that produces round clusters of flowers that turn blue in acid soil and pink in sweet soil. Many times you hear people asking how can I turn my Hydrangea blue? There are many different kinds of Hydrangea. The pink or blue balls of flowers are often refereed […]
amazing facts, cattle, chickens, farm animals, horses, pigs, sheep, turkeys, weird facts
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Do you know where the term chicken pox came from? How about which farm animal is the closest living relative to the Tyrannosaurus Rex or what mental disease causes a man to think he is an ox? You can find the answer below as well as some other amazing facts that you might not have […]
A refreshing treat to try in the summer is mint tea from your herb garden. Pick roughly a dozen sprigs of mint and pull the leaves off the stems. Put the leaves in a large bowl of cold water and squeeze, rip, and tear the leaves in the water with your hands. The mint flavor […]
