By Brandy Abalos Power outages can occur for several reasons—from rolling blackouts overuse of utilities to severe weather like snowstorms and lightning strikes. No matter what the cause is when the electricity goes down,
by Brandy Abalos Natural disasters like hurricanes, tornados and severe winter storms can cause devastation to entire communities. Recovery can take months or even years for some people. In the meantime, you will need resources
by Diane Masiello Every year, an estimated 358,000 fires occur in homes. According to FEMA, 72.2% of fire deaths are from residential fires. These fires are also responsible for 76.4% of fire injuries and
by Hannah Hollingsworth You might not think twice before throwing out eggshells, coffee grounds or veggie scraps after a meal. But those pieces of discarded trash could make a big difference. Food waste makes
In 2020, record numbers of people and homeowners were gardening, according to Minnesota-based research firm Axiom Marketing. Of those surveyed, more than 85% plan to keep digging in the dirt this year, too. All gardeners
by Brandy Abalos Mosquitos and other creeping, buzzing bugs can be a downer when you're trying to have fun outdoors. There's nothing worse than sitting on the deck, watching the sunset when suddenly you're swarmed with
by Helen Harris Alush, green lawn leads to an attractive, 1930’s-era, 1,933-square-foot home that’s recently been listed for sale. Its freshly renovated deck makes it the perfect fit for a family who loves cookouts and
by Kate Franke Homeowners are experiencing substantial increases in the values of their homes. According to CoreLogic, in the third quarter of 2020, the average homeowner gained approximately $17,000 in equity since the third quarter
by Allison McClure To put it plainly, houseplants are good to have around. Research increasingly suggests that indoor plants can positively impact individuals’ health, well-being and sense of contentment. They are known to improve air
by Dean Linn Organizing clutter around the home is a chore that people tend to put off until it is too late. You see a pile one morning and think, "I'll clean that up later."
