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06/23/2026

Living in a ground-floor apartment or condo presents advantages and challenges. Here’s what to consider when you’re choosing whether to go up or down.

Is a ground-floor apartment right for you, or would you be happier higher up? Here’s what to consider in making your decision.

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to all the awesome Dads out there!

06/20/2026

The Danish hygge lifestyle creates a sense of well-being and peace. Here’s how to bring the hygge state of mind to your home.

A home designed with hygge in mind is a calm oasis for relaxing with family and friends. What is the hygge lifestyle, and how can you live it?

06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth - Celebrate this day of freedom!

06/18/2026

Can you fix those annoying nail pops yourself? Yes, you can, in these 10 easy steps.

We’ve all seen them: nail or screw heads popping out of sheetrock after a house settles. They are a blemish on an otherwise smooth surface, so your eye is drawn to them. Can you fix them yourself? You sure can. Here’s how. Supplies. You’ll need a box cutter, a nail set and hammer, a screwdrive...

06/16/2026

Neighborhood tennis courts and swimming pools are favorites of home buyers. Here's an article to help you consider the pros and cons of these features before you purchase.

When you’re shopping for a new home, many planned developments offer tempting neighborhood amenities such as swimming pools and tennis courts. But before you dive in, read about the pros and cons. Pros. Living in a neighborhood with tennis courts and a swimming pool provides easy access to leisure...

06/14/2026

Embrace the accent wall. One gallon of paint can create design magic. Would you choose this color, though?

06/13/2026

Mantels are a terrific place to give your home personality and style. Check out this guide to decorating a mantel.

You may already decorate the mantel for the holidays, but your mantel is a perfect place to exercise your creativity year round.

06/11/2026

Dreaming of that pest-free outdoor oasis? Consider a screened-in porch with this handy project outline.

A deck can be a little slice of paradise…except for the scorching sun by day and the insects by night. So why not turn that deck into a screened-in porch? Here’s an outline of what it takes. Get proposals. Using online and personal referrals, ask three contractors for proposals and quotes. Make ...

06/09/2026

One of the biggest delights about living in the country is the incredible number of stars you can see when you no longer must contend with city light pollution. Here is a handy guide to some celestial delights that will send you over the moon.

One of the many delights of country living is the number of stars you can see at night away from city light pollution.