Summertime is finally here — and that means it’s time for cookouts and pool parties. But just because it’s summer, that doesn’t mean you have to eat only ice cream and junk food. Even though the number of fast food restaurants has more than doubled since the 1970s, there are plenty of healthy and easy…

When you want to surround yourself in nature during the winter, you might have very few options. But while you can easily spend 15 minutes acclimating your new aquarium coral to a reef during the colder months, spring and summer will provide you with an opportunity to see fish in the wild, rather than in…

When it comes time to sell a house, many homeowners focus on the interior of the home. And while the interior is important, the outdoor areas are just as important. This is especially true with the warmer weather finally here, as potential buyers are going to be looking for great outdoor living spaces. But how…

Septic tanks have a bit of a bum rap. Despite the fact that approximately 20% of Americans rely on the systems to dispose of their waste, they are associated with smelliness and often incite feelings of disgust. Many people believe that there is absolutely nothing you can do to make their existence pleasant, as covering…

Retirement is an exciting rite of passage. Just like teenagers gaining their licenses at the age of 16, retirees are able to explore life in an entirely new way, suddenly being free from the demands of a nine to five job opens up dozens of opportunities. Whether you want to learn a new language or…

The Colorado River stretches nearly 1,450 miles through multiple states. More than 40 million people in Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, and Arizona rely on water from the Colorado River Basin for use in their daily lives; because this also contributes to a $1.4 trillion economy, the drought caused by rising temperatures has put a number of…

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.…