August 30, 2010 in Gardening, Home Improvement
(Family Features) - Every year cooler temperatures signal a new round of seasonal chores, like swapping screens for storm doors, cleaning and storing patio furniture, and checking for air leaks around the home....
August 16, 2010 in Gardening
Green beans are one of the quintessential veggies of summer, and they are hard to beat for the quantity of food they provide per square foot. They are also easy to grow, providing you can keep the bugs and diseases from getting the upper hand. Here are some routines that will help keep your crop healthy and productive....
August 14, 2010 in Gardening
You might think the end of summer means bidding farewell to fresh, homegrown veggies. Not so – many cool-season crops hit their heyday as autumn temperatures drop, and some even taste better when nipped by a light frost. As long as their basic growing conditions are met, vegetable plants don’t care what season it is. ...
August 9, 2010 in Gardening, Home Improvement
Watering is usually the top summer chore for gardeners. From June through August, evaporation and plant transpiration (together termed evapotranspiration) reach their peaks. Water is quickly lost from the soil, from the leaves, and even from pots made of terra cotta and wood. Keeping moisture levels adequate can be tough....
August 2, 2010 in Gardening
Fresh veggie pizza, spaghetti sauce, and pasta with pesto sauce-sound incredible? You'll be happy to know that you can grow your own fresh Italian ingredients simply and easily right at home....
July 26, 2010 in Home Improvement
Power washing ... sanding and scraping ... painting ... keeping a home's exterior in good condition can take a lot of time, effort and money. And it often leads homeowners to wonder if there are ways to improve their home without all the work....
July 19, 2010 in Home Improvement
A cost effective and easy-to-install energy savings project could pay back homeowners with significant savings on their home energy bills, according to a new study commissioned by The Dow Chemical Company....
July 12, 2010 in Gardening
Potatoes are a fun crop to grow, especially when it comes time to dig for those buried treasures....
June 28, 2010 in Gardening
The beautiful flower heads of hydrangeas announce the summer season just like strawberries and lemonade. Every year there are tempting new varieties of this well-loved plant to welcome to our gardens, and for many gardeners it's hard to resist planting just one more....
June 21, 2010 in Home Improvement
When it comes to improving outdoor living spaces, decks are a popular choice. If you're thinking about adding a new deck, or even replacing or resurfacing an old deck, there are a lot of things to consider before you get started....
