Category Archive for "Homeowner"

The Washington Post calls spring cleaning “the annual guilt trip.” The tradition traces its history to the days when homes were lit and heated with kerosene, wood, coal and oil. When the weather warmed and the sun shone, women would…

The real estate industry likes to call homes for sale, if they’re not new-builds, “existing homes.” In reality, they’re used homes, sometimes gently used and, sadly, other times they’re used and abused. The same goes for cars and anything else…

It’s that time of year when the National Garden Bureau (NGB) releases their “Year of the” plant list. On this list you’ll find “… one annual, one perennial, one bulb crop, one edible, and one shrub,” according to the editors…

Bob Vila claims that there are “9 rules of area rugs that everyone should know.” House renovator Jenell Beals at Houzz.com claims that there are 11 rug rules. We say “rules shmules,” and remind you that some rules were made…

If you’re a fan of avocado toast, guacamole or chunks of avocado stuffed into your fish tacos, have we got a treat for you! When you decide to quit the store-bought varieties and grow your own avocado, you’ll wonder what…

Serious gardeners have a lawn-care schedule, adhered to like clockwork each year. You can identify these folks by their lush, green landscapes. Others use a hit and miss approach and, while the grass lives, it may not thrive. Prepping the…

If you’re adding to your family this year, congratulations! It’s an exciting time with lots to look forward to. As in other areas of the home, baby nursery décor preferences change and each year, it’s out with old and in…

It’s probably happened to all of us. While washing your hands in the bathroom the sink begins filling and filling and not draining. It’s annoying. Thankfully, your chances are good that you won’t need to call a plumber. Try these…

The American consumer was slow to catch on, but today we have a growing awareness of the environment and how it’s impacted by humans. “A new study across 24 countries reveals 58% of adults are more mindful of their impact…

No, we’re not loopy – a variety of seeds can and should be started indoors and January and February are the ideal months to plant many of them. So, thaw out that green thumb, dig into those seed catalogs you’ve…