Summer is over and Fall is arriving, so during this transitional time your yard and garden deserve some special attention to prepare for colder temperatures to come. September home maintenance is all about wrapping up the warm and welcoming the change of seasons. Drain and winterize outside irrigation If you live in a place that drops below […]
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The 7 Fall Decorating Trends that Design Experts Could Do Without 
Autumn brings with it some of the coziest decor trends, and what better way to welcome the season than to refresh your home with a few fall decorations? But as The Spruce reports, just because a trend is well… trending, it doesn’t mean it’s worth embracing, at least according to the experts. Designers have strong opinions on […]
The Spring Bulbs and Winter Flowers You Should be Planting Now
Are you searching for inspiration for what to plant in September? As we enjoy the last warm days of late summer and the peak growing season begins to gradually slow, it is the perfect time to be out in the garden planting for the seasons ahead. As the temperatures start to cool towards the end […]
Here’s Your Fall Garden Planting Guide
September is the ideal time to start wrapping up (and digging up) the last of the Summer’s harvest, as well as prepping and planting for the Fall. The editors of Sunset Magazine have your guide to making your garden look great this season. Prepare Before planting a new lawn or flower or vegetable beds, prepare […]
Is your Home First Aid Kit ready in case of an Emergency?
If someone in your home got sick or injured today, or if there was a natural disaster (knock on wood), would you have everything you need to care for yourself and the other members of your household? Don’t wait until you need them to stock your home first-aid kits. If you haven’t gotten around to […]
Bob Vila says these are the top 2 mistakes homeowners make in the Fall with Garden Maintenance
As the days grow shorter and your thoughts turn to tailgating and football games, it’s easy to forget that your home needs a little TLC before Old Man Winter comes calling. By taking care of essential upkeep and repairs now, you’ll be investing in your house. Home Improvement guru Bob Vila says these are the […]
Bob Vila says these are the top 5 mistakes homeowners make with Fall Home Exterior Maintenance
As the days grow shorter and your thoughts turn to tailgating and football games, it’s easy to forget that the exterior of your home needs a little TLC before Old Man Winter comes calling. By taking care of essential upkeep and repairs now, you’ll be investing in your house. Home Improvement guru Bob Vila says […]
Bob Vila says these are the top 7 mistakes homeowners make in the Fall with Home Interior Maintenance
As the days grow shorter and your thoughts turn to tailgating and football games, it’s easy to forget that your home needs a little TLC before Old Man Winter comes calling. By taking care of essential upkeep and repairs now, you’ll be investing in your house. Home Improvement guru Bob Vila says these are the […]
September Home Maintenance To-Do: Clean and Repair your Siding
For most of the country, September signals the end of summer’s dog days and a return to fuzzy sweaters, chilly evenings, and, of course, pumpkin spice everything (this is America, after all). But before those first autumn leaves begin to fall, it’s crucial to take a few steps to stave off any cold weather home breakdowns. These […]
September Home Maintenance To-Do: Check Your Walkways
For most of the country, September signals the end of summer’s dog days and a return to fuzzy sweaters, chilly evenings, and, of course, pumpkin spice everything (this is America, after all). But before those first autumn leaves begin to fall, it’s crucial to take a few steps to stave off any cold weather home breakdowns. These […]