Category: Home & Garden

With winter storms upon us, it’s time to get out the snow removal equipment. Snow blowers are great, but if you have a battery-powered tool, […]

Most people probably have at least one place in their home that could use additional lighting. Not trendy geometric lights or classic vintage lamps, but […]

Finishing the basement is one of the most popular home renovation projects for several very good reasons. First of all, it is one of the […]

The kitchen sets the tone for the entire home. If you have tired old construction cabinets, your kitchen will look cheap and boring, but it’s […]

Having a laundry room in your home is one of the great little luxuries of modern times. The ability to simply throw dirty clothes and […]

After installing weather stripping around your windows and doors and sealing any cracks in the walls you could find, you probably thought your home was […]

Hesitant to pull the trigger on your deep fryer? Today is the day when these dreams will become reality. Black Friday brings with it a […]

Controlling your home’s temperature is one of the few categories in the home where smart technology can truly make a big, measurable difference. Once you […]

If you vacuum regularly and mysterious little crunchy bits still stick to your feet, it might be time to upgrade your vacuum cleaner. A good […]

If you’ve been putting off buying a new appliance in hopes of getting a good deal, now may be the time to strike. There are […]

Whether you want to put on a big, spectacular light show or a low-key display for the holidays, putting up Christmas decorations can be stressful. […]

Ignoring clogged plumbing is never a good idea. But what if you’ve tried sneaking around and submerging a slow-draining sink—and maybe even enlisting the help […]

Look around any home with forced air heating or cooling systems and you will see vents everywhere. Most are “supply” vents that send heated or […]

Holidays can be a major source of fire hazard. According to the Federal Emergency Management Administration , 156,000 fires occur in the United States during […]

It feels like you’ve just put down the rake and are sitting down to take a break between harvest and the start of planting season. […]

While some people are drawn to vintage or used items such as furniture, home goods and clothing because of their style or sustainability, others buy […]

If you are building a new structure, such as a shed or fence, it is important to have an accurate understanding of the boundaries of […]

Composting is a great option for minimizing waste and using it efficiently, turning food scraps and other organic matter into free fertilizer for your garden. […]

If you’re doing holiday shopping for that special maker in your life (or just want to save on some tools for your own projects), Amazon’s […]

If you’re looking for a doorbell camera or a home security camera, Black Friday could be a great time to buy one. Since electronics often […]

Cardinals are one of the most prized backyard birds because of their vibrant colors, and they are even more fun to see in the winter […]

If you have a wood stove or fireplace for backup heating or as your primary heat source, you’ve probably already thought about setting it up […]

Let’s talk about sleep. I’ve written in detail about how I prefer to sleep in complete darkness , surrounded by comfort , but to do […]

Perhaps you live in an area where the sale and/or use of gas-powered lawn mowers and leaf blowers is prohibited, or maybe, like me, you […]

When it comes to interior design, we all have our own style preferences, but there are certain things that most reasonable people can agree on: […]

Condensation can form on windows when there is a significant temperature difference between indoors and outdoors. When it’s outside, condensation is essentially dew and disappears […]

Many home buyers rely on inspections to identify existing and potential future problems with a home they are serious about purchasing. And while it’s important […]

Bathrooms are some of the most challenging and disruptive rooms in the home to update. Whether it’s a remodel or a renovation , a broken […]

Even though appliances have replaced many household tasks that were once done manually, such as washing dishes and clothes, that doesn’t mean they are completely […]

Anyone who has experienced any kind of flooding in their home—whether it’s a burst pipe, a hurricane-related incident, or a toilet that took a week […]

If your open floor plan is too open or you want to dedicate a certain space for targeted use, you may benefit from room dividers. […]