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: Karie Watson; Home & Garden; 14 July 2023; Hits: 298

How to Improve Your Home's Look with Wallpaper

To understand the mood of a room, look no further than its walls. Wallpaper can add instant texture and flair, and today’s DIY-friendly options make it easy to create inspired spaces with little fuss.

: Karie Watson; Home & Garden; 07 July 2023; Hits: 259

3 Energy-Saving Home Improvement Ideas

Making improvements around the house to curb energy usage is not only good for the environment, it can make a big impact on your utility bills, too. Energy-efficient appliances are a good starting point as you work to reduce your home’s overall energy usage. There are also relatively simple DIY projects you can do around the house to improve energy conservation.

: Karie Watson; Home & Garden; 30 June 2023; Hits: 269

How to Create Rain Barrels for Your Garden

Gardeners typically understand plenty of water, good ground and a steady stream of sunshine all play vital roles in the food production process. However, on those hot, dry days when there isn’t any rain in sight, harvesting rain and storing it may be a perfect solution.

: Karie Watson; Home & Garden; 24 June 2023; Hits: 263

Keep Your Home Office Organized for Increased Productivity

Making sense of a year’s worth of paperwork and clutter can take some serious time, especially as many people have been working from home more than normal, but getting organized can help you tackle home management tasks more efficiently. These tips can help you get started.

: Karie Watson; Home & Garden; 16 June 2023; Hits: 282

Get Away Without Going Away

Family vacations are a great way to bond and take a step back from the hectic schedules that accompany everyday life, but sometimes time or money (or both) make planning an elaborate trip a non-starter. Consider these staycation ideas to take advantage of your local area’s attractions and prove you don’t have to go far to spend quality time together.

: Karie Watson; Home & Garden; 16 June 2023; Hits: 270

7 Steps to Start Growing Produce at Home

Growing your own produce is an all-around smart practice, from the money you’ll save at the grocery store to the contributions you can make toward a cleaner planet. Maintaining a garden takes some effort, but it’s a project even a beginner can tackle with ease. Consider these tips to start growing your at-home garden.

: Karie Watson; Home & Garden; 09 June 2023; Hits: 331

Caring for Fresh Flowers

The beauty of having a garden is buds continually blooming on one plant or another throughout most of the year. Consider these tips to help keep fresh flowers at their best for a week or more.

: Karie Watson; Home & Garden; 02 June 2023; Hits: 286

Understanding Thread Counts

Many companies use thread count to make their sheets more appealing and luxurious, but a bigger number doesn’t always mean a good buy. Before you reach into your wallet, consider these truths about thread counts.

: Karie Watson; Home & Garden; 25 May 2023; Hits: 323

5 Garage Safety Tips

When you throw open the windows, you’ll likely be spending more time with the garage door open, too. Make access to your outdoor equipment safer with these tips to get your garage ready for the warmer months.

: Karie Watson; Home & Garden; 19 May 2023; Hits: 342

5 Tips for Choosing Gardening Essentials

Whether you’re a new homeowner ready to tackle the landscaping for the first time or a seasoned gardener looking to do some updating, when it comes to gardening, you simply need the right tools to do the job well. Consider these tips when purchasing essentials for your tool shed.

: Karie Watson; Home & Garden; 12 May 2023; Hits: 316

7 Budget-Friendly Gardening Hacks

Gardening can be a simple way to beautify your yard, relieve stress and save money on your grocery bill, but like any hobby, you can get carried away buying necessary equipment. Fun, frugal and environmentally friendly, these tricks can help you create a cost-effective garden.

: Karie Watson; Home & Garden; 05 May 2023; Hits: 327

7 Vegetables to Grow Easily in Your Home Garden

Growing fresh, healthy vegetables at home may not be as hard as it sounds. Novice gardeners just need good dirt, easy plants to grow, lots of sunshine and the right amount of water. Once you’ve prepared your garden plot, consider these easy-to-grow vegetables.