insert_link Home Improvement CDC’s tips for creating a Tick-safe Zone in your backyard It might not seem like it over the last year, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention isn't all about Covid-19. They cover a whole range of other things that could cause disease or otherwise make our lives miserable, including those nasty blood-sucking ticks. First you should know that the CDC does say that the use of pesticides can reduce the number of ticks in treated areas of your […] todayApril 19, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement 4 Innovative home décor ideas to celebrate the special and joyous festival of Baisakhi Baisakhi is an auspicious Hindu and Sikh festival, celebrated in April, that signifies the harvest season and has a great religious significance as well. The festival brings new enthusiasm and joy in the Northern states of the country and fills the villages with vibrancy and colours. The festival is celebrated by performing the traditional dance bhangra, visiting the gurudwaras, decorating home with colourful decor items and exchanging sweets. This is […] todayApril 15, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement The Basics of Cleaning Stainless Steel Appliances Stainless steel is more of a challenge to keep clean because it shows fingerprints and can easily look streaky. Because of this, it’s very important to move your cloth in one direction and go with the grain when you clean. If you’re not sure which direction you should go, start in a small area and test things out. I find that a clean microfiber cloth works best, though you can […] todayApril 14, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement How to Inspect and Repair Animal Damage to your Home Winter and early spring are peak seasons for animal damage to your home. Cold weather drives animals inside where they make dens and nests to raise their young in the spring. The usual animal suspects include: Squirrels: Damage from squirrels comes mostly from chewing exterior trim, siding, shutters, and vents. If squirrels manage to get inside your walls or attic, they can cause extensive damage to insulation, wiring, plumbing, and […] todayApril 12, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement April Home Maintenance To-Do: Check Attic Vents and Power Vent Fans Now that days are getting longer and the sunshine is warming things up, you need to start thinking about cooling and venting your home. Spring is the perfect time to inspect your attic vents to make sure they’re unobstructed, the screens are in good condition, and motors on power vents work properly before it becomes too hot to venture up into the attic. When vents become clogged or fans stop […] todayApril 8, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement April Home Maintenance To-Do: Replace Your AC Filter You've been shut up inside, windows closed, keeping warm and cozy all winter. But now that Spring has sprung, do you really want to keep breathing all that stale dusty air that's been building up in your heating/AC filter all winter long? As a general rule, you should really replace the return air filter on your central heating and cooling system every 1-3 months so the unit will work at […] todayApril 7, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement Spring Cleaning is for Garages, too! Now that the weather’s finally warm enough to open your doors, give your garage a good spring cleaning and organization makeover! Garage Cleaning and Organizing Tips: Clean Out: Start by thoroughly cleaning the garage. Get control of the clutter by sorting everything into: things to keep, things to give away or sell, and things to recycle or throw away. Large plastic bins are helpful for sorting the keepers into categories […] todayApril 6, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement Carmeon Hamilton Is Crowned the Winner of ‘Design Star: Next Gen’ Carmeon Hamilton, 35, an interior designer from Memphis, Tennessee, has been crowned the winner of Design Star: Next Gen, the high-stakes, edge-of-your-seat competition series inspired by HGTV Design Star. During the 90-minute finale, which premiered Wednesday, March 31, on discovery+, host Allison Holker Boss, head judge Jonathan Adler, judge Lauren Makk and guest judge (and Property Brother) Jonathan Scott, delivered the life-changing news to Carmeon. “Throughout this competition, I created […] todayApril 5, 2021
insert_link Home Improvement What Is a Zoom Room? 5 Tips for Creating One in Your Home Now Before the coronavirus pandemic, homeowners would boast about an in-home sauna, pricey new pavers on the patio, or an enormous flat-screen TV with surround sound installed in the den. We're still living with the repercussions of COVID-19, which means the hottest new trend in home features isn't a fancy finish or in-demand appliance. Instead, it's the Zoom room: a dedicated space in your house where you can easily and comfortably attend videoconference […] todayApril 1, 2021
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