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06/01/2026

Welcome to June! What is your favorite month?

05/29/2026

While you may be tempted to skip it to save a few bucks or speed up the process, a home inspection is absolutely crucial. It can help uncover potential issues before you buy, giving you peace of mind and the chance to negotiate repairs.

Don’t omit this important step—let’s make sure your new home is a smart investment!

05/27/2026

Discover what it takes for these professionals to get perfect pooch shots.

A professional lets us inside her world, including her secrets for getting pooches to behave and her job’s greater good.

05/25/2026

Wishing you a safe Memorial Day weekend while honoring all who are currently, and have served.

05/22/2026

Use these tips to bring the outdoors into your home.

Find out how to use biophilic design in your home.

05/20/2026

Are you making a dessert for an upcoming Memorial Day picnic? Try this Berry Almond Crisp as a perfect summery treat!

Ingredients:
• 1 pound strawberries
• 14 ounces red currants
• 1½ pounds raspberries
• Generous 1 cup superfine sugar, divided
• 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• sticks salted butter, diced and softened, plus more for greasing

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease two 9½-inch round porcelain baking dishes with melted butter. Wash and dry all the fruit, and then hull the strawberries and pull the red currants off their stalks.
2. Put the berries and currants in a large bowl, sprinkle with a scant ½ cup of the sugar, and stir to combine. Divide the fruit between the baking dishes, spreading it in a single layer.
3. In a separate large bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, remaining sugar, diced butter, and ground almonds. Rub the ingredients lightly together with your fingertips until coarse crumbs form.
4. Scatter a layer of the crumb mixture over the fruit in the baking dishes and bake for 40 minutes, until the topping is golden and crisp. Serve warm.

Recipe from: Enjoy: Recipes for Memorable Gatherings by Perla Servan-Schreiber. Photography by Nathalie Carnet.

05/18/2026

Gather 'round, it's Memorial Day BBQ time! ☀️🍔 Make sure your guests are comfortable with plenty of shaded seating, and set the patriotic mood with a red, white, and blue color scheme 🇺🇸 Don't forget to leave enough room for everyone to kick back, relax, and enjoy the festivities!

05/15/2026

Find out whether an exterior paint job is the right project for you.

Discover the most important factors to weigh, including cost, curb appeal, and protection from the elements.

05/13/2026

Here’s how several communities continue their longtime commemorations.

Every year around this time, these places continue their 150-year-old traditions to honor fallen soldiers.

05/11/2026

May is the month for summer prep! For one, check your outdoor plumbing and hoses for leaks or damage before heavy use. A good pressure-wash can then refresh your deck or patio, removing any built-up dirt and grime. And if your deck looks worn, consider repairing and repainting it to enhance its appearance for all your upcoming outdoor gatherings!