A power outage is never a welcome surprise. We can prepare and control the inconveniences of a blackout. Being prepared for an outage especially when that happens at night or in hot or freezing conditions can give you major peace of mind. It’s critical to have an...

When inventory for home shopping is low you may find yourself in a bidding war. No single strategy can guarantee that you win a home bidding war. Here are some tips that you can use to put yourself in a position to compete.  Here is a list of steps you can take:...

There are ways you can update the lighting in your home without pinching the pennies in your pocket. Here is a handful of tips to consider if you’re trying to give a new field to a room in your home: Welcome daylight. Natural lighting is often underrated. Pull back...

Getting your lawn ready for the summer sun with a little extra work to keep it looking lush. You will be rewarded with grass that makes your neighbors green with envy.  Here are tips that will help ensure your lawn remains green and lush throughout the warmer...

A home inspection is one of the most nerve-racking rituals in the homebuying process. It's also one of the most misunderstood. While it is a thorough examination it’s important for buyers to realize there are some things that a home inspection does not include. ...

We have all heard that rainwater harvesting is good for the environment, but if you’re like most of us you don’t exactly know why.  Here are a few quick points why rainwater harvesting is vital for a thriving local ecology: You protect your local watershed. When...

In this day and age, it is easy to get scammed or ripped off. For this reason, we’re always looking for ways to protect our homes and our money.  Older adults can be particularly vulnerable if they believe a contractor knocking on the door is a good...

An annual is a plant that lives and dies in one growing season. A perennial grows and returns year after year. As busy as most homeowners are, planting anything but perennials only makes sense.  When you go to nurseries check to make sure whether a plant is annual or...

If you want to keep your lawn more working for many years to come you must service it regularly. Here are a few tips for lawn more maintenance that will ensure that your machine will be with you for many years to come. Sharpen the blades. Making sure your blades are...

Why is solar energy still worth considering? Being able to capture abundant and free sunlight and turn it into energy is awesome. You save on electric bills and waste if you were natural resources at the same time.  Installing solar panels on your roof is about as...