According to the calendar, autumn doesn’t begin until September 21. Labor Day weekend is coming up and for many of us, the holiday offers us the opportunity to prepare our homes for the coming months. With a little preparation, planning and 24 extra hours, you can knock out some of these seasonal maintenance projects while

Many homeowners make it their mission every spring to create the lawn that is the envy of their neighbors. You may be part of that group. You may have visited the local lawn expert that advertises a special mix made for your location. You listened intently as he explained everything step by step. You bought

No, not spectral apparitions. A group of gnats is called a ghost. They show up in the late spring and don’t leave till the fall. Gnats are a type of small fly and unlike their bloodthirsty cousin, the mosquito, do not bite humans. They feed on plants, algae and fungus, if they feed at all.

With the temperature and humidity rising, there’s no doubt that we’ve entered the dog days of summer. Here are a few pieces of advice to help you cool down your home and save a little on your monthly utility bills. Don’t forget your flue An open flue is about the same as an open window,

Look around any room in your home. Is it starting to look boring and drab? Maybe even dated? Chances are, you don’t need to buy new furniture, new décor, or even new paint. You may just need to change things up a bit. Rearranging the furniture in your living room, for example, can change your