Keep your home and family safe during the holiday season

Flickering candles. Tiny twinkling lights. The fragrance of fresh-cut pine. A crackling fire in the fireplace. Our senses are alive with the aromas of the holiday season. Most likely you will begin your Christmas decorating soon. We are looking forward to this time of family and friends too, but we also want you to be safe and … Continued

Selling your home this Halloween season? That can be spooky, but toning down the decorations goes a long way to a quick sale.

And so it begins with Halloween”the holiday season when home decorations, both outdoor and indoor”proliferate through the new year. If you home is on the market now, you can still bring out the decorations, but with some cautions. Curb appeal is the first step to entice buyers through the front door. First impressions alone can … Continued

Putting your yard to bed in the fall means less work next spring

Taking good care of your lawn at the end of the season makes good sense Our lawns and landscaping have taken a beating this summer. Extended high temperatures and no rain have done us no favors. Landscape designer Jeanne Baker has some tips for your Outdoor World you can look ahead to next spring’s renewal. While … Continued