Now that school is out, the days are long, the weather’s getting toasty, and you may have noticed something else that comes along with the spring/summer season – allergies. But things that induce your hay fever don’t just exist outside. There are many allergens (and the things that blow them around) that live within your […]
Ah, June. School’s out, the days are long, and the weather’s getting, well, the global forecast is out, and it’s going to be another record breaking scorcher of a summer. Yes, your vacation to sandy beaches and cool ocean air is beckoning, but before you slather yourself with SPF 75 and reach for a margarita, […]
Summertime was made for beaches, BBQs and bare feet. For homeowners, it represents the perfect time to tackle those summer home improvement projects while weather conditions are just right. With wind, snow, rain and ice out of the picture, which can take their toll on respective properties, the summer months are generally the ideal time to assess, […]
The official kick off to summer happens every Memorial Day weekend. You’re rarin’ to get outside, so naturally you want to get your pool ready for a season full of sunbathing, Marco Polo, and cannon ball jumps. But remember, safety first. Below is Safewise’s checklist for making sure you have a safe, as well as […]
Fans of Chelsea and Cole DeBoer will be delighted to hear that Season 3 of their popular home reno show, “Down Home Fab,” premieres tonight on HGTV! Down Home Fab premiered in January 2023 following Chelsea’s departure from Teen Mom 2 on MTV. The second season aired during spring 2024. HGTV confirmed that the series was renewed for […]
Sometimes the most important summer home improvement projects are those that you don’t actually undertake. Because not every enhancement will pay off, either in terms of property resale value or visual punch, and it’s vital every dollar you invest in a project bring back a positive ROI. Though every property (and market) is unique, here […]
If you work tirelessly to make your beautiful garden grow only to see the results of your labors disappear when deer start feasting on your flowers and shrubs? Deer are browsers. They look at your yard as a buffet: take a bite here, a nibble there and a whole garden somewhere else. As anyone who […]
It’s dispiriting to look at beat-up wood, worn-out-looking wicker and rusted metal on your outdoor furniture pieces, given how pricey it could be to replace. Luckily, we live in the era of Pinterest, DIY blogs and home improvement websites that make it easier than ever to find inspiration and project ideas to tailor to your […]
The best part of container gardening is that you can make it your own. Give it a signature twist with the plants you choose, the vessels you use, the décor you add or all of the above. Besides signing your personal autograph with your selections, planting in containers has many other advantages, too. If you […]
In the Spring and Summer, we naturally head outdoors to start tending to our yards and gardens. Yard work can be time-consuming, sweat-producing, muscle-aching work, so it’s natural that you’d like to cut corners where you can. But many of these “timesavers” can end up causing serious injuries. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety […]