Many homeowners enjoy gardening and landscaping during the warmer months. Not only is this a great hobby, but landscaping can even help increase a home’s resale value by 14%. But during the winter, gardening and landscaping tasks tend to lessen. Fortunately, there is still plenty of work that can be done in the winter. So…

We may still be in the middle of winter, but that doesn’t mean you haven’t started thinking about your gardening plans this year. Luckily, you don’t have to wait until the ground thaws to get a headstart on the season. With these tips, you’ll have your garden in tip-top shape by the time you start…

Most people these days have begun to realize the importance of cutting down on waste creation for the sake of helping the environment. However, one of the largest contributors to environmental waste is one you wouldn’t necessarily expect, and therefore often goes overlooked: construction. Construction projects produce as much as 40% of all American waste.…

The beginning of the year is a great time to sell your home — after all, what better way to start off a new year than by moving into a new home? But selling a home at the beginning of the year isn’t always easy, especially if you live somewhere that experiences a harsh winter.…

With the popularity of HGTV shooting into cosmic heights, do-it-yourself projects are becoming more and more commonplace. Homeowners everywhere are taking it upon themselves to re-tile their bathrooms, re-paint their living rooms, and even upgrade their kitchen countertops — all without the help of a professional (and expensive) remodeling service. One area that gets sorely…

Individuals who have air conditioners know the joy of a comfortable home. Sleeping in an air-conditioned room on a hot summer night is one of life’s greatest luxuries. Air conditioning units are often part of a greater HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) unit, and with a quality HVAC system, you’ll never have to spend…

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs every year. Unfortunately, half of all dog bite victims are children, resulting in serious health concerns and emotional scarring. In fact, many people’s phobia of dogs is borne out of an unfortunate experience like this in…

Siding can help define the look of a house, from cute and quaint to sleek and refined. Having the right siding can make or break a house’s curb appeal, and changing your siding is an easy way to give your house an entirely new appearance without having to remodel. However, having to replace worn out…

Around 3.6 million Americans over the age of 15 require the use of a wheelchair. While basic wheelchairs allow many of them to maintain a mobile and active lifestyle, most are unable to venture beyond the concrete paths and sidewalks because their chairs simply can’t withstand the wear and tear; as a result, they are…

Pesky critters love to get into your home through any entry point possible, and often a home’s landscaping is what leads them right to their pest-sized doorways. For those who don’t want to sacrifice their home’s well-designed landscaping, which can generate a 14% increase in a home’s resale value, there are plenty of creative ways…