One of the perks of owning a house is making it feel like home through design choices. Adding personality to your decorating scheme through paint color, decor, and other updates can be satisfying. However, these choices can impact your home’s resale value down the line, and not always for the better. Even something as simple…
Trusted home service expert encourages local residents to prepare now to prevent mid-winter breakdowns STERLING, Va., Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With summer winding down and cooler weather on the horizon, Cardinal Plumbing Heating & Air, a trusted home service provider based in Northern Virginia, is offering a checklist to help residents prepare their home…
Although it might look dingy, think again before you decide to paint your home’s vinyl siding. Why? In your quest to give your home’s siding a makeover, you might unknowingly cause various issues in its performance, appearance, and longevity, plus make it harder for you to get a replacement in case of damage. Darker colors often…
If you’re thinking of starting a garden, you need to learn how to do things slowly but surely. Gardening requires a long-term commitment, so it can get exhausting if you get too ambitious from the start. Martha Stewart, who owns several homes with beautiful and expansive gardens, has explained on YouTube why it’s better to…
Masismo Rivera / Getty Images Whether you’re newer to the thrifting world or just need a refresher on what to take home versus leave behind before you hit your favorite secondhand stores, keep reading. We’ve spoken with three secondhand experts who describe five common red flags to keep an eye out for when you thrift…
Late sowing causes problems such as small harvests, small fruits and immature crops. Some crops, such as tomatoes, need a long growing season, and a late sowing can result in a lot of green tomatoes that haven’t ripened before autumn. If the weather is dull and cold consider investing in a heated propagator or mat…
When it comes to decorating your home, it’s easy to get caught up in trends or simply try to fill a space with what looks nice. But sometimes, even with the best intentions, selected design choices can make a room feel off. Whether you’re moving into a new place or just refreshing your current space,…
There are so many exciting elements of designing a kitchen, but the flooring often becomes an afterthought. If that sounds familiar, this is your sign to make it a priority – especially if you want to avoid dated kitchen flooring trends. From wood to tiles, there are so many kitchen flooring ideas to consider. It…
