December is a tough month to focus on home maintenance. There’s so much holiday cheer to hang up and drink down that doing routine chores seems like a wet blanket over the Christmas / Hanukkah / Kwanzaa / Festivus spirit. But you can give yourself an early holiday present by doing just a few maintenance […]
If you’re hosting a Thanksgiving dinner this year – maybe even your first – it’s good to know how to set a holiday table. A great table setting enhances that festive atmosphere, and understanding how to set a dinner table is essential during the holiday season. To set a table means to place dishes, flatware, […]
Thanksgiving is approaching and the full rush of all things holiday are upon us. The last thing you want or need is for your Garbage Disposal to go kaput and your plumbing get clogged. So before hosting that big Thanksgiving feast, take a few minutes to clean and freshen up your garbage disposal first. Here’s […]
The holiday season is almost upon us. And while it can be the most wonderful time of the year, it can also be one of the most stressful, particularly if you are hosting family or friends. But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your own party—it just means you need to plan a bit in […]
Whether you’ve done it for the past five years or it’s your first time, hosting a holiday celebration with family members or friends can be slightly stressful. From the food prep, cleaning and decorations to the actual cooking, you’ll want to sleep for days afterwards – and not just from too much turkey. So, here are a […]
Thanksgiving isn’t even here yet, and still the first signs of the holidays—wreaths, ornaments, lights, and trees—say it all: We’re well on our way to the countdown to Christmas. As MarthaStewart.com reports, while research claims that people who give into the holiday spirit are happier, it can’t be denied that many of us would prefer to […]
Leaf litter is a common sight in yards across the country this time of year. Instead of raking leaves into bags headed for the landfill, experts say fallen leaves can stay put, and with a little preparation, become a natural renewable resource that creates the perfect soil to grow new vegetation. As AccuWeather reports, according […]
Around the country in November, the weather turns cooler and outdoor gardening may fade from top of mind. But as Good Housekeeping reports, the fall season is still a productive time for planting in many warmer regions around the United States — as long as you’re strategic about it. “My thoughts on November planning for […]
As fall foliage nears its peak and eventually fades across most of the United States, trees will shed their leaves in preparation for winter. This annual event poses a common question for homeowners: Should they rake the leaves in their yard, or let nature take its course? As CNN and AccuWeather report, while there is […]
Planning on hosting friends and family over the holiday season? You can avoid a fiasco in the kitchen by inspecting your appliances now to make sure they are in proper working order. There’s nothing worse than spending hours prepping your turkey, stuffing, vegetables and pumpkin pie only to discover your oven isn’t heating up! For […]