Everyday Life

Fall is a little bit like a reverse spring. Everything is starting to wind down as winter approaches, and for a lot of gardeners, thats a sad time. It doesnt have to be, though; fall can be a time for laying the groundwork for spring plants and creating dazzling garden displays.What to PlantFall pla [Read More]

Erosion can be a big problem for homeowners, even if you dont live in an area that sees frequent flooding or other causes of large-scale erosion. As soil erodes from around your foundation, it reduces the stability of the foundation and opens up the foundation materials themselves to damage from the [Read More]

As fall approaches, a lot of people are looking for ways to prep their yards for both winter and the coming spring. One great way to do this is to plant trees on your property that will bloom and grow for years to come. If you arent sure whether the time is right to plant trees, or dont know which t [Read More]

Growing and tending a garden through the spring and summer can be one of the most fulfilling and rewarding of human experiences. The harvest in the early fall is simply sublime. But cleaning all that mess up? Its much less poetry-worthy. Even so, theres a certain art to putting the vegetable garden [Read More]

Smart homes are increasingly popular, and there are a wide range of smart home devices on the consumer market these days. These devices can give you greater control over your home, and can protect you from fires, water damage, and break-ins. They may even help you save money and live more comfortabl [Read More]

With more people staying at home and avoiding crowds, a lot of homeowners are turning to home prepping as a way to cut back on trips to the store and avoid shortages. Unfortunately, many people find themselves overwhelmed. Sometimes its hard to know exactly what to stock up on. And once the pantry i [Read More]

Having a pet, no matter how old, is a lot like having a toddler around. Youre constantly having to make sure its not going to put itself in harms way by doing something unexpected, like chewing a cord, vaulting off the furniture like a circus performer or eating a poisonous houseplant. Saving your d [Read More]

When you think of your home, the last thing you probably imagine is that it can breathe. Well, maybe not literally breathe, but it does have a way of moving air in and out, whether you like it or not. One of the most important, and intentional, places for this to happen is in your attic. Attic venti [Read More]

New Smart Home Devices That Will Change Your LifeSmart home devices are increasingly popular these days. With automation assistants like Alexa and Google Assistant making device control easy, many homeowners are looking for the perfect devices to pair with them. With so many new devices to choose fr [Read More]

Reflecting on Mirrors in Your Older HomeIf you have an older home, theres a decent chance that somewhere in the house you have at least one large, bulky wall-mounted mirror. While not all older homes will feature one of these mirrors, various types of mirrors do seem to come back into fashion again [Read More]