Home and Garden
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Water your lawn strategically for best resultsJul 16, 2024 9:01 pm - If you’re going to water your lawn through the hot, dry periods, water it deeply and less often to encourage deep root growth.
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10 ways to upgrade your bathroom in an hour or less
Jul 16, 2024 8:42 pm - If your bathroom has the blahs, there a number of quick fixes to liven it up. Several design pros share tips big and small to freshen up your bathroom decor.
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How sweet they are: Blueberries can take years to establish but you’ll be rewarded with nutritious snack
Jul 16, 2024 3:57 pm - Blueberries take years to establish in your home garden or containers, but garden writer Jessica Damiano says the payoff is worth every effort she put into them.
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The Georgetown wall, listed for sale at $50,000, is off the market
Jul 16, 2024 3:43 pm - The brick wall in Georgetown that went viral last year after its owner put it on sale for $50,000 is no longer on the market — though its future remains a mystery.
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Home & garden calendar, July 21-27Jul 16, 2024 2:14 pm - Plant swaps, native garden walks, classes and more.
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Home and garden calendar July 14-20Jul 10, 2024 7:15 am - Garden club meetings, garden walks and more.
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Let the pruning begin: New growth is vigorous this yearJul 09, 2024 10:37 pm - New growth, which has been vigorous this summer, stops by early July, so now is the right time to prune shrubs into shape.
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Don’t wash your brushes in the sink and other painting cleanup tips
Jul 09, 2024 10:19 pm - The job is done and you’re left with paint-filled brushes, rollers and trays. How best to clean them up? First a don’t: Don’t clean them in your sink or on the lawn. Here’s how to safely clean your painting tools.
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How to find a contractor who won’t rip you off
Jul 09, 2024 9:45 pm - You’ve saved up for a home remodel and it’s time to hire a contractor. Here’s a guide on how to lessen the risk of your contractor running out on you before the job is done.
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The best souvenirs become home decor
Jul 09, 2024 9:21 pm - If you’re traveling this summer, here are some tips to scout out the best home decor souvenirs that will help you relive the trip for years to come.