Each week, I have the good fortune to speak on the phone with homeowners all across the USA who ask me to solve problems at their homes. Many of these homeowners are facing expensive repairs because of mistakes made by the home builder. Each error is avoidable. The link to arrange a coaching phone call…
Ants Begin Marching Into Homes in Spring and Summer. Here’s How to Get Rid of Them.
By Kimberly Cataudella From The News & Observer (Raleigh) With the right pesticide and some intervention tricks, you can get ants out of your home—and make them stay out—this spring and summer. The News & Observer spoke with Sydney Crawley, a North Carolina State professor and extension specialist with expertise in insect and vertebrate pests, to learn…
What Do I Need to Know About Tree Removal?
By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi Removing a tree is rarely a decision you make lightly. Maybe a tree has been slowly dying over the years; maybe an overnight storm took out one of your favorites, or perhaps you want to change the look of your yard. Whatever the case, removing a tree…
9 Tips to Make a Spring Move Less Stressful
By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service Spring is a popular time for transition, especially when it comes to a desire for a change of scenery, which for some means finding a new place to call home. Moving is one of the more stressful life transitions for both individuals and families. If you are looking…
For More Attic Space, Build With Special Trusses
Dear James: I want to use my attic area for storage and a new room addition I am planning. My contractor says the trusses will block the space. Is he correct?—Jason U. Dear Jason: Look for a new contractor. Special designs of roof trusses are available, some not priced much higher than standard trusses, specifically…
Don’t Let Dogs Chew Bones or Tennis Balls
Q: Baxter, my 5-year-old retriever mix, broke a tooth while gnawing on a bone. The veterinarian extracted the fractured tooth and remarked that Baxter’s enamel was badly worn, probably from chewing on tennis balls. Can you suggest some safe chew toys? A: The nylon fuzz on tennis balls damages enamel two ways: it’s abrasive, even…
Beachfront Splendor
Many of the beachfront homes in Malibu, California, are owned by movie stars, but in this case, it’s the home itself that’s the star. This two-story, 3,502-square-foot, four bedroom, three bathroom residence on a .15-acre ocean frontage lot served as the home of Robert De Niro’s character in “Heat,” filmed in 1995. The dining room…
Earth Day Tips
Earth Day is April 22. How earth-friendly are your landscape maintenance practices? You can make your landscape a friendlier place through a few small changes. All of the plants in your landscape would benefit from better soil. Except for desert regions, adding compost to planting beds will make our plants healthier. A thin coat of…
How to Attract Pollinators to Your Garden
Don’t be so quick to shoo that bee away. Virtually all seeds need to be pollinated; happily, there are insects and wildlife ready to help. The USDA reports that there are more than 3,500 species of bees alone increasing crop yields, and it estimates that one out of every three bites of food we eat exists…
8 Easy Ways to Go Green With Your Kitchen Routine
April 19, 2023
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Practicing sustainable habits isn’t just good for the environment; it can also help you save on energy costs and create less waste. Cutting back on water, electricity, gas, and disposable items are easy ways to make your kitchen more eco-friendly. Use our checklist to assess your cooking and cleanup habits, and discover how being greener…
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