Easy DIY home projects to beat the heat and your energy bill

by Aimee // June 10, 2015 // No Comments

Summer has arrived and while the temperature is rising, your energy costs don’t have to. The experts at ENERGY STAR want to help you keep the cool air in and control your utility bills, while helping to fight climate change.... Continue reading →

The Essential Gardening Tools and How to Store Them

by Aimee // May 14, 2015 // No Comments

Having a garden does not mean just planting a couple of seeds and expecting them to turn into fully-grown trees producing fruits and vegetables – seeds have to be taken care of and your garden needs as much attention as... Continue reading →

The Return of the Front Porch

by Aimee // November 18, 2014 // No Comments

After many decades in decline, one beloved American institution is finally making a comeback, and we couldn’t be happier: the front porch. Consider the front porch, close your eyes for a moment and grab the first image that floats to... Continue reading →

Summer garden tips from ACE Hardware (and a giveaway)!

by Aimee // August 14, 2014 // 15 Comments

We have some great mid-summer tips from Lou at ACE Hardware. Mid-summer can be a hard time for a garden, it’s hot, and sometimes things start looking rough. Following these tips can really help. 1. If possible, make sure you... Continue reading →

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Easy DIY home projects to beat the heat and your energy bill

The Essential Gardening Tools and How to Store Them

The Return of the Front Porch

Summer garden tips from ACE Hardware (and a giveaway)!