Garden Shed Storage Tips to Make the Most of Your Space

When it comes to garden sheds, being organized is the best way to maximize what you can fit inside, and make it easy to move things in and out. While there are as many ways to help you to maximize your garden shed space as there are things to store inside, here are a few…

7 Tips for Healthy Lawns in Hot Summers

Summer heat is here, and that might mean less water in your area. Does that mean you need to let your living landscapes suffer? Is watering your yard or lawn frowned upon by neighbors? Having a healthy yard and respecting Mother Nature is still possible, even in drought or high heat conditions! Keep your lawn looking good in…

8 Easy Do It Yourself Home Projects

If your floors squeak, your toilet leaks, or a mouse scampering across the floor has you shrieking, there’s no need to panic.  These are all “bite-size” do it yourself problems that with a few tips, you can easily handle on your own.  Here are eight easy do it yourself home repairs: Silence Squeaky Floors While…

6 Toy Storage Tips to Save Your Sanity

All too often, the kids’ rooms are the smallest in a house or apartment. Finding room for all of their toys, games, books, and more can be an incredible challenge. If you’re looking for toy storage tips that can help transform a child’s room — without going through the painful process of getting rid of…

Roof Replacement: When is It Time?

Your roof is probably the most important protective component of your home. So how do you know when it’s time to replace the roof? Age is the first clue…a roof is likely past its prime after 10 years or so. But there are other telltale signs to look for when it might be time for…

How to Design and Build Your Perfect Outdoor Patio Space

Have patio ideas on the brain? Building an “outdoor room” is a way to extend your indoor living space, create a place for outdoor entertaining, relaxing and dining and also add value to your home. A patio is a very low-maintenance option for your outdoor space, and also fairly DIY-friendly. But make no mistake: proper preparation…

Save Money on Air Conditioning Cost with this AC Checklist

Air conditioners start humming as soon as the weather gets hot delivering lower indoor temperatures and an escape from both heat and humidity.  But  while a cool home can be a welcome refuge from sultry temperatures, many homeowners pay a steep price for the comfort. In fact, Americans spend as much as half their energy…

Mosquito Proof Your Yard

Mosquito bites can quickly ruin a backyard barbecue, and place your family and friends at risk of diseases like the West Nile Virus. The good news is that there are many things you can do to make your backyard less inviting for a mosquito infestation. Mosquitoes need only two things to breed: standing water and time…

Attract Butterflies to Your Garden with These Five Flowers

Butterflies are lovely things and one of the wonderful aspects of spring and summer. They are not only beautiful but needed as pollinators for gardens. If you want to attract butterflies to your yard you have to understand what they need. The answer is nectar. Nectar is life to butterflies, so by planting the right…