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Next to Thanksgiving and Christmas, Labor Day is one of the busiest driving days of the year. As families pack their cars and head to the beach for some last-minute summer sun, the roads can become quite busy.
Here’s how to make the most of your trip, and get to your destination safely and efficiently!
Prepare for the unexpected.It seems no road trip is complete without a few bumps in the road, but whether or not you do encounter any hiccups, you’ll be glad you were prepared with an emergen...
Anyone who wants to sell their home should get their mind in the gutter because if a house’s gutter system isn’t working properly, it can lead to many problems.
Gutters serve an extremely important purpose—directing water away from your house. Without gutters, rainwater can damage roofs, enter homes, flood basements, destroy gardens and even damage the house’s foundation.
Savvy homebuyers will know if there are issues with your gutters if, for example, they see water pooled near your home. Taki...
A stroll through leaves can be the best of times, but cleaning them up can be the worst of times—unless you know how to do it efficiently and effectively.
Tips for leaf removal
Check with your township first to see what’s allowed and what leaf-removal services it offers. Use a lawnmower or a leaf blower to mulch leaves, and spread the mulch around your yard for better grass. If you have a compost pile, add your unmulched leaves to it. Add leaves to your garden to create soil-enriching garden...
I know we’re all guilty of it. I keep every little movie ticket, essay, and painting from my childhood stored away in boxes at the top of my closet. Presently, I don’t end up looking at any of it, but there is still an innate urge to cling to the past. If you’re anything like me and have sentimental clutter, you’ll want to read these tips on preserving memories without the mess.
Scan and upload paper memories
Awards, photos, artwork, essays, and other paper documents from the past can stil...
When guests pull up to your house, you want them to think, “wow!”. Adding pep to your porch will get them to say just that! A little curb appeal can have a positive impact on the overall impression of your home.
Pick a theme
First thing, you should choose a theme for your porch. Current trends include farmhouse and minimalistic. This theme could match the interior of your house to give it a nice cohesive flow from outside to inside. Choosing a theme will narrow your focus for furniture...
