If you’re thinking about doing a home improvement project, beware of scam artists who are more than ready to take advantage of you. That is a scary number that calls for some added attention to who you hire. Remember to find and research your own licensed contractor....
Make your old hardwood floors like new again by bringing back their original charm and shine. Here are the basics to refurbish hardwood floors to their original luster.
Home composting is good for you and your family, your garden and the planet. It's a simple task. All you need is common household and garden waste, air, a bit of heat, moisture and time for the organic materials to break down into a rich, loamy soil-like material that...
Knowing how to identify, prevent and treat wood rot is essential for maintaining a safe and healthy deck that will last for years.
With the arrival of spring it’s time to open the windows to let the fresh air in and take a weekend to get dirt, dust and clutter out.
The spring sun is ushering in brighter and greener days. You can practically smell those garden flowers blooming. Or taste the tomatoes. The problem is, so can the pests. You know the garden grazers I'm talking about: deer, rabbits and elk. Not to mention the...
You can make big changes with relatively little effort and expense with a DIY update of your home’s interior paint.
There they are again. Those tall, colorful racks of Burpee seeds that emerge in the spring taunting me with the prospect of a fresh, homegrown bounty of herbs - all for just a few bucks. While I can remember these tantalizing little packets from the time that I could...
In the spirit of “waste not, want not”, autumn leaves, cast off from summer weary trees readying themselves for winter, can become a rich source of nutrients for next spring’s growing season. The compost you create today will literally help your garden bear fruit in the months to come. Just follow these five simple steps.
The Home Know-It-All posted a great fall cleaning checklist. I guess now that it's all spelled out for me, I can no longer make excuses to get moving! In the House • Clean carpets, doormats, and rugs. Replace sisal or other summer rugs with winter ones. • Clean and...
