Home & Garden

Landscaping can make your home look beautiful, but it has many other benefits as well. Here are three great reasons to landscape your yard this year. Everyone wants a lush, appealing yard with trimmed grass, a beautiful garden and other snazzy features. Luckily, with a little bit of time, money...

Spring is in full swing and summer will be here before we know it. Here’s a list of action items you can do to prepare your backyard for good times ahead. As the famous author, Leo Tolstoy, wrote in Anna Karenina, “Spring is the time of plans and projects.” As...

Construction jobs require the right tools, especially when you’re working with a large plot of land. Consider this equipment for acreage management. Managing large tracts of land can pose significant challenges without the right construction equipment. Here’s some essential construction equipment for acreage maintenance and how it can help you—whether...

Four in 10 Americans are turning to social media to find inspiration for their yard, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans with a yard or lawn found 40% get their yard and landscaping content from social media — beating magazines (28%) and tied with gardening/landscaping TV shows. Of...

(StatePoint) Did you know that you don’t have to spend tons of time or money on home interior updates? In fact, you don’t even have to engage a contractor to elevate your spaces in a big way. Here are three stunning methods for completely transforming stained, burned or otherwise drab...

(StatePoint) There are very few things more relaxing than the amazing sight and sound of birds. A 2022 study even uncovered profound mental health benefits to birdwatching, including stress relief. But how do you go about bringing some of this outdoor zen to your kitchen or living room? The answer...

(StatePoint) With the all-white kitchen design trend on the decline, you may be wondering how to make updates that appeal to today’s sensibilities. The key is infusing color and depth into your space. Here’s how: Consider Earthy Wood Tones Earthy wood tones easily transform a predominantly white space and there...

(StatePoint) While neutral tones continue to be popular this year among home DIYers, bold and colorful surroundings also are trending right now. From adding dramatic style to the kitchen to giving an unexpected space a splash of color, these ideas—inspired by the 2024 FrogTape Design Trends, as identified by celebrity...

(StatePoint) From baseball cards and sports equipment to postcards and photographs, is that “junk” in your attic or basement dusty treasure or just dusty? We’ve all heard of families getting rich from the sale of rare memorabilia they found when spring cleaning. A little time spent determining if items are...

Fires are devastating, but you don’t have to sit by and watch one hurt you and your home. Here are some effective ways you can protect your home from fires. If you’re concerned about the safety and security of your home and loved ones, you need to know how to...