To Save Some Green, Plant a Garden

Fri, 03/29/2013 - 16:12 - Tom Kraeutler

Want truly organic produce? Plant your own backyard garden this spring. It’s a great way to save money and get a lot of good-for-you greens. Believe it or not, by investing just a little of your landscaping budget in veggie gardening, you can reap 25 times that value in a bounty your local...

Get Your Lawn in Shape for Spring

Sat, 03/23/2013 - 18:13 - Leslie Segrete

If the weather cooperates, next weekend’s Easter egg hunt will mark a springtime return to the great outdoors and serve as a reminder that it’s time to get going on turf rehab. Your lawn may look a little patchy and yellowed now, but with some time, attention and the right products, you’ll enjoy...

Avoid Accidental Poisoning at Home

Fri, 03/15/2013 - 23:06 - Tom Kraeutler

One of the biggest threats to your family could be lurking under the sink, in the medicine cabinet, or out in the garage. Accidental poisoning is the second-leading cause of home injury deaths, and a top safety concern for most Americans. Yet fewer than 20 percent take proper precautions to...

Declutter Before a Major Spring Cleaning

Fri, 03/08/2013 - 01:58 - Leslie Segrete

Before you swing into spring cleaning, clear the way with strategic decluttering. Clearing away household clutter not only makes housekeeping easier, it also makes your home more safe and efficient. Plus, you’ll be able to make better use of storage zones and living areas, ultimately expanding...

Spring Cleaning for Home Curb Appeal

Sat, 03/02/2013 - 22:33 - Tom Kraeutler

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and what potential buyers see in your home makes all the difference in its sale price. If you’re planning to put your house on the market this season, do some basic spring cleaning to spruce up its curb appeal. Take care of the basics first, and you’ll be...