By: Kelley Walters You may need to swap out your mop. Someone, somewhere probably gave you some bad information, which is why you may have some bad habits. Here are three things you need to stop doing in July: #1 Stop Watering Grass at Night Running the sprinklers late at night might seem smart, since it’s cool and you’re less likely to …
Outdoor Inspiration: 5 Things Perfect Outdoor Entertaining Spaces Do (and Yours Can, Too)
By: Kelley Walters These 5 timeless ideas work because they’re both fun and functional. Outdoor entertaining spaces aren’t always equal when it comes to home value (think about that house with the falling-down above-ground pool with no curb appeal at all). Homes that get them right, though, have patios and backyards that blur inside and outside spaces. And the best thing: These outdoor entertaining space …
Homeowner Tip: 35 Money-Saving Household Habits
By: Amy Howell Hirt Adopt a few of these clever ways to save money at home to find a bit more cash each month. Your house gives you so much: security, pride, shelter. With all that on the line, it’s easy to assume the costs of keeping it up just are what they are. But wait. There are plenty of expenses …
Homeowner Tip: Can Low Flow Toilets Save Money on Your Water Bill?
By: HouseLogic Low flow toilets may be a not-so-glam upgrade — but they can pay off in other ways. When it comes to bathroom renovations, toilets take a back seat (pun intended). After all, they aren’t the most aesthetically pleasing part of your fab bathroom remodel. But when it comes to water use, toilets have the flushing power to jack up …