A cozy mattress and the perfect pillow are vital to a good night’s sleep but don’t overlook the importance of comfortable sheets. Sleeping on the wrong ones can have you tossing and turning. Here’s what...
A cozy mattress and the perfect pillow are vital to a good night’s sleep but don’t overlook the importance of comfortable sheets. Sleeping on the wrong ones can have you tossing and turning. Here’s what...
Weeds invade every part of your landscape. Gardens require constant vigilance because weeds can interfere with your flowers or vegetables. Here are some tips for whacking those weeds. Weeds and their seeds are everywhere Weed...
Maintaining consistent soil moisture is vital to keeping the foundation of your home stable. You may need to water your foundation with persistent high temperatures and drought. At other times you may need to take...
You can’t afford shoddy work when high winds or hail damage your roof. Unfortunately, bad actors roofers often exploit besieged homeowners after storms strike. Here’s how to protect yourself and find a quality roofing contractor....
Vinyl record albums peaked in the 1970s. But their sales plunged in the following decades as magnetic tape, CDs and streaming music advanced. Now, technological enhancements have breathed new life into nostalgia for vinyl albums...
In neighborhoods with a homeowners association (HOA), you may have to get approval for remodeling or landscape projects from the association’s architectural control committee (ACC). What is this committee’s purpose? How do you get approval...
Ductless mini-split heating and air-conditioning units bring climate-controlled air to spaces where traditional ducted systems aren’t feasible. A do-it-yourselfer can usually handle the regular maintenance. Here’s what you need to know. Ductless mini-split monthly maintenance...
Sometimes you need air conditioning or heat in a home without attic or basement space to run ducts. A ductless mini-split unit may be your best answer in those situations. What is a ductless mini-split,...
Blinds and shades do double duty when it comes to your windows. These treatments are a great way to add attractive accents to a room’s decor, but they also allow you to control your privacy...
You’ve painted the walls, moved in the furniture and hung the pictures, but your new room is still missing something. It’s probably texture, the finishing touch that adds life to home decor. Here’s why texture...
