With the intensity that some people maintain their lawns, it may seem like you’re constantly in an informal competition with all of your neighbors for the best-looking lawn. If you’re simply trying to keep your yard healthy and not looking like a field of...
When you’re looking for a new house, there are probably a million things on your mind. You need to make sure you have the right number of bedrooms and bathrooms, you want an updated kitchen, the house needs to be in the right school district, and the list goes...
My house may not be the smallest on the block, but it’s also not what one would call roomy, either. The layout is a bit weird, with rooms that don’t leave much wall space for more than the basics. I am always trying new things to make it feel airy and...
If you’ve got cable television, chances are you’ve become a bit of a home renovation addict. The Home and Garden Network boasts dozens of the remodeling shows, and has even created a trend known as the HGTV Effect: watchers everywhere are seeing design...
You might not extend hospitality to bees who make their hives on your deck or who fly around your family barbecue. But the truth is that we need these buzzing insects. Honey bees are in serious trouble — and that means that humans could be, too. The reasons...
Fall is just around the corner, and many people are excited about the change of season. Whenever the weather starts to change, you need to get ready. When summer comes, you put away your pants and jackets and pull out your sandals, etc. Well, your house needs some...
As summer slowly but surely comes to an end, it won’t be long until the temperatures cool and the fall season kicks into gear. But just because the weather is changing doesn’t mean your sustainable habits should do the same. It’s easier than ever to...
When you live in a development tucked away in the middle of a forest, you quickly learn that your yard doesn’t just belong to you! There’s a whole world of wonder right outside my front door, and with the Panasonic HomeHawk, I can now spy on it when ever I...
Occasionally, you have a laundry issue that is just… gross. A smell, a residue, a stain, they’re all a pain, but some more than others. Here is a small collection of tried-and-true techniques from pros across the web who cracked the code on getting clothes...
I partnered with Granite Gold® to bring you the best tips on keeping your grout looking gorgeous. All opinions are my own. Raise your hand if you spend a lot of time thinking about your grout! Unless you install tiles for a living, I’m guessing your hand is...
