You may have heard design experts tell you about paint colors that tend to make your home look cleaner, but now, thanks to Sherwin-Williams’ latest innovation, paint can now actually make your home cleaner. SuperPaint with Sanitizing Technology comes in 540 hues and applies just like standard interior latex paint, but there’s more to this […]
The days are getting longer and the temperature is slowly starting to creep higher. Spring is officially on its way! But before you throw open the windows and break out the patio furniture, you can take advantage of these winter/spring transition days to get a jump-start on your annual spring cleaning routine. Read on for […]
Maintain your air-conditioner, and you’ll not only save money on energy, but you’ll also extend its lifespan, saving money on costly early replacement. “Maintaining your AC unit is important for energy efficiency, comfort, for overall occupant health and overall unit function,” says Dr. Sarah D. Kirby, state program leader for Family & Consumer Sciences and […]
For five years, HGTV superstars Ben and Erin Napier of Home Town have been using their heart, creativity, design and building skills to renovate, restore and uplift scores of historic homes and businesses in the small town of Laurel, Mississippi. Now, in the new six-episode event series Home Town Takeover, premiering Sunday, May 2, at […]
Ask any homeowner: rain is one of the major challenges of protecting a home and its roof. Whether you live in a dry climate or a remarkably wet one, you’ll need to install some sort of mechanism to guide water down a drain. Some homeowners are surprised to learn that there are options for water […]
It might not seem like it over the last year, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention isn’t all about Covid-19. They cover a whole range of other things that could cause disease or otherwise make our lives miserable, including those nasty blood-sucking ticks. First you should know that the CDC does say that […]
Baisakhi is an auspicious Hindu and Sikh festival, celebrated in April, that signifies the harvest season and has a great religious significance as well. The festival brings new enthusiasm and joy in the Northern states of the country and fills the villages with vibrancy and colours. The festival is celebrated by performing the traditional dance […]
Stainless steel is more of a challenge to keep clean because it shows fingerprints and can easily look streaky. Because of this, it’s very important to move your cloth in one direction and go with the grain when you clean. If you’re not sure which direction you should go, start in a small area and […]
Winter and early spring are peak seasons for animal damage to your home. Cold weather drives animals inside where they make dens and nests to raise their young in the spring. The usual animal suspects include: Squirrels: Damage from squirrels comes mostly from chewing exterior trim, siding, shutters, and vents. If squirrels manage to get […]
Now that the weather’s finally warm enough to open your doors, give your garage a good spring cleaning and organization makeover! Garage Cleaning and Organizing Tips: Clean Out: Start by thoroughly cleaning the garage. Get control of the clutter by sorting everything into: things to keep, things to give away or sell, and things to […]