Home Improvement February 3, 2017 Should you build a porch or a patio? If you are considering building an outdoor living space to improve your house's curb value and you want to start showing your house as soon as possible, then bypass the deck and go right to building a patio.
Home Improvement February 3, 2017 Can't afford to move? Get the most out of the home you have For many of us, a new, bigger home is simply out of reach. If you’re tired of your old digs and feel like your current home is bursting at the seams, here are a few tips and tricks you can use to make better use of the space you have.
Home Improvement February 3, 2017 A pressure washer with settings for cars and siding Pressure washers come in handy for cleaning decks, walks, and driveways, but their high-pressure sprays could make short work of your car’s glossy paint job if you’re not very careful.
Home Improvement February 3, 2017 8 fall gardening tips The gardening season is coming to a close, but it’s not entirely over yet.
Outdoor Living February 3, 2017 iRobot Roomba zooms past other robotic vacuums High prices, missed areas, and a tendency to close doors behind them have given robotic vacuums a reputation for being novelties more than necessities.
Outdoor Living February 3, 2017 Can I put chicken bones and eggshells into a garbage disposer? Many years ago I read that grinding bones is good for garbage disposers; it “hones the blades and scours the pipes.”
Rental February 3, 2017 5 affordable summer retreats If you can’t afford a lake house or summer home, here are some affordable summer retreats that ensure you’ll have a place to unwind this year.
Home Improvement February 3, 2017 Mother's Day gifts for the gardening mom Mom's who garden might be the most fun to buy gifts for. This Mother's Day, give your gardening mom something that she'll love. There are so many unexpected options when it comes to gardening gifts. There are also gifts at every price point, and even DIY gift ideas, to choose from.
Home Improvement February 3, 2017 Bringing beauty back to the parking strip The parking strip -- the space between the curb and the sidewalk -- is often the most visible part of a property, yet in most cases it’s city property, not the homeowner’s. More homeowners nationwide, however, are embracing these spots as opportunities to boost their homes’ curb appeal.
Home Improvement February 3, 2017 Projects to get your yard ready for summer In order to get the most out of your yard this summer, you might consider sprucing it up to wow the neighbors and impress your friends and family. Here are a couple of backyard renovation projects that will make your yard the envy of the block.