30 May 2018
The 3 R’s…. No, not reading, writing and arithmetic… renovate, review and repair! Summer time is a good time to accomplish projects that you have been planning or putting off over the last year. What’s in your plan? What about the long-term drainage problem in your yard that deposits mud...
21 May 2018
A freshly-painted deck can transform your backyard, adding color—and curb appeal—to your home. Refreshing your deck and protecting it at the same time is made easier with Benjamin Moore ARBORCOAT® Exterior Stains, ensuring both durability and style when spending time with friends and family outdoors. Stains offer different opacities–the degree...
18 May 2018
Amazon isn’t known for losing, but there’s at least one way that local brick-and-mortar businesses undeniably outperform the online mega-retailer. Just two weeks after Amazon’s quarterly earnings report showed huge growth, a new study by Civic Economics reveals what those earnings mean for communities and local economies across the country...
4 May 2018
When painting the exterior of your house and other outdoor features, you have two important characteristics to keep in mind: how well it lasts and how good it looks. Painting a house is no small investment, so choosing the best paint color for the exterior surfaces of your house means...
27 April 2018
Dandelions are the king of the lawn jungle. The name dandelion means, “Tooth of the lion” referring to the tooth-like leaves on the base of the plant. Dandelions are the most recognized lawn weed because they are so easy to find with their bright yellow flower and grey puffballs, and...
17 April 2018
Grilling season is here. Are you ready to buy a new grill? Are you wondering which grill type is best? In this post we will break down the pros and cons of charcoal grills and gas grills. To help you pick the perfect grill for your needs, we'll explore the...
10 April 2018
The warm weather is fast approaching and you need a new gas grill. You could buy one at a big box store, but what happens when it breaks or you need a part. When you buy a gas grill from a local retailer, you establish a relationship. In fact, no...
3 April 2018
Crabgrass starts to germinate when soil temperatures reach 55 degrees. Even if it has been 60 degrees outside a number of days, the soil temperature is not necessarily reaching 55 degrees. Even if the soil temperature does reach 55 degrees that means crabgrass “could” start to germinate. Crabgrass can germinate...
27 March 2018
Are you going to love your lawn this year with quality products? What plan of action are you going to follow for your lawn care program? It’s February, but just like Charlie Brown’s Christmas tree, you need to show your lawn a little love. Did you fertilize the grass enough...
21 March 2018
It’s time to get yourself some tools that WORK. Here are our top ten tools every woman should have in her tool chest, plus a few more that we particularly love and use all the time! 1. Hammer A hammer is necessary in your toolbox if you want to hang...