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…

A home’s kitchen is where all of the action happens. It’s where you cook family meals, the kids do their homework on the large island, and the dog waits patiently for food scraps to be dropped on the floor. Even the best kitchens could use some upgrades or an entire remodel if that’s what an…

In 2017, about 117.6 million Americans did some kind of gardening. Clearly, a huge number of people enjoy the beauty of plants, and the same group of people likely cares about nature in general. Yet sometimes, we construct gardens and lawns purely based on what we think might look good and fail to consider other…

In 2016, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Survey found that 40% of the population participates in fishing, hunting and wildlife activities. That percent totals to 101.6 million people! Despite these promising numbers, the hunting population specifically is decreasing. According to Outdoor Life, the U.S. lost 2.2 million hunters between 2011 and 2016 alone. This…

Did you know that nearly one-quarter of U.S. homes use a septic system? Well, these septic systems do wonders for a home when they are properly working. Drainage pipes in your home funnel waste into the septic tank. Solids in the water are either digested or settled as sludge. Grease, scum, and sludge are separated…

A home’s windows aren’t meant to just look great. Sure, they can look nice from both up close and afar, but they have plenty of practical uses, as well — especially when it comes to energy efficiency. Heat gain and heat loss through windows are actually responsible for between 25% and 30% of residential heating…

In many parts of the country, animal hospitals and other wildlife resources are dealing with an influx of baby squirrels. That’s why experts are dubbing this time of year, ‘baby squirrel season.’ “We are at the height of baby season right now. Squirrels breed twice a year, in the spring and in the fall, so…

Fall is here, and you’re ready to embrace the pumpkin spice, the apple pie, and the orange all around. You’re so enthused, in fact, that you’re ready to throw an amazing fall-themed party for all your friends. Fall parties are a little harder to pull off than summer ones, but there’s no need to fret.…