Tips for summer maintenance and curb appeal
* Mow to the right height. Set your mower to cut about three inches off the ground. Longer turf will retain more moisture and better shade the soil so the…
Category: Home & Family
Redecorating? Do this first
Big redecorating plans call for planning, and if you are staring at an empty room, the first thing to do is choose furniture. Quoted in Living Etc,…
Time to clean house? Get the documents out of drawers
You might be surprised at how many people have financial documents scattered all over the house — on the kitchen counter, in the hall closet, a drawer,…
Consider options (and the future) when choosing privacy fencing
If you have to install a privacy fence, you have a lot of options but it boils down to one dynamic: Expense versus maintenance. Wood fencing is just less…
Ever-bearing raspberries are fruitful in fall
Fruit lovers are in their glory in spring time, with berries of several kinds decorating their landscape. Generally, however, the party’s over by mid…
How to rent the right storage unit
Renting a storage unit can be a practical solution for a variety of situations. Whether you’re downsizing your home, storing seasonal items, or keeping a…
Use it or save it? How to use your best stuff
Homemakers in the 1930s and 1940s, and even earlier, dreamed of fancy china cabinets to display their good dishes and keepsakes. But with china cabinets…
What is beef tallow?
Beef tallow is getting a lot of viral publicity as an oil for frying food. Even some high profile restaurants say they are switching to tallow from…
How to choose a guardian for your children
It’s difficult to decide who will take care of your child if you die, but it’s a situation you must consider. Estate planners say naming a guardian is…
What not to use to clean vinyl plank flooring
Although considered quite durable, there are still some things you should do with vinyl plank flooring. First, skip the ammonia and bleach-based cleaner….