It’s never too early to begin thinking about your gift list. If thereâs a passionate gardener in your life, a gift to help them better enjoy their favorite hobby seems like a no-brainer. Gardeners can be a picky group, particularly about tools and other gardening supplies. Experience has taught them that there are lots of…
Everyone always claims that painting a home is the most affordable way to give it a new look. These same people definitely haven’t included the cost of tools, materials and supplies that are required for this project. At the end of the day, painting a room or a home can work out as an expensive…
The holiday season is here, bringing with it joyful gatherings, festive meals and the potential for plumbing disasters. One of the biggest culprits behind clogged pipes during this time is something many of us overlook: F.O.G. — fats, oils and grease. Properly managing F.O.G. in the kitchen is not just good for your plumbing, it’s…
Fall is one of the busiest times in the garden. Even spring, the season when most people get âplanting fever,â doesnât measure up to the amount of planting we can and should do now. Vegetable gardeners are preparing beds and planting fall and winter vegetables and herbs that will thrive in the cool temperatures and…
It seems odd that a professional painting company would give the Guys DIY tips for painting to share with our listeners every week. But John MacFarland, owner of MacFarland Painting in Livonia and Hartland, understands the reality of home ownership. Sometimes we feel our budget just doesn’t allow for hiring a professional services company to…
Here are five simple yet powerful Vastu-friendly décor tips to help you welcome prosperity this Deepawali. Diwali, the festival of lights, is a time to celebrate prosperity, joy, and spiritual renewal. As families prepare their homes for the festive season, following Vastu principles can enhance the flow of positive energy and attract wealth. Vastu Shastra,…
DFree/Shutterstock While aesthetics are key in designing a bathroom, safety is just as vital. By adopting these design tips from HGTV’s “Property Brothers” star Jonathan Scott, you can achieve an elegant contemporary bathroom without compromising on essential safety elements. In a video tour of Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel’s bathroom…
Many current interior design trends are embracing a darker, moodier aesthetic â and that extends to paint colors, too. While statement colors sometimes can be intimidating, two local experts share advice on how to successfully utilize dark paint throughout your home. See the light First, consider the light in your space â as well as…
