Home gardening can be complicated whether you are growing a few annuals for color in your yard or you plan to supplement summer meals with fresh vegetables. Among the greatest of challenges is finding the right amount of usable land space in an area that receives the right amount of sunlight. Raised gardens are an […]

Most people aren’t born with a perfect smile, so you can bet those who have beautiful teeth are working to keep them that way. The good news is keeping a healthy, bright smile isn’t hard. It just takes commitment. Daily flossing and brushing after meals are key. Use a quality toothbrush or an electric brush, […]

If you are like most homeowners and business owners, your goal is to stop pests before they start nesting in your home, shed, office or restaurant. While some pest problems are difficult to head off, practicing integrated pest management (IPM) is the best way to keep bugs out. Sometimes called integrated pest control, this approach […]

Does even a minor rainstorm send you running to your basement to check for water? Odds are, it’s blockage in your drains that is causing that storm water backup. Don’t wait for heavy rain to cause serious damage to your belongings or finished rooms. A simple examination using a sewer camera will tell you whether […]

Every winter word gets out through news stations, the internet or your neighbors that an animal has been found injured and suffering due to exposure to the cold. During especially cold winters these stories can be frequent, even daily. It may be a pet that someone failed to bring inside, dogs or cats that were […]

So, you are thinking about waiting until spring to replace your aging water well. Or maybe you just spoke with your builder and you are still several months away from breaking ground on your new home. Best to push the well drilling to summer, right? Wrong! Water well drillers work through the winter and encourage […]

Have you skipped those annual furnace inspections because you give it your own quick check? Are you a committed DIYer when it comes to household repairs? It’s great to keep an eye on your home and appliances, and being your own handyman is something to be proud of. But some jobs are best left to […]

The ground thaws, spring rains begin, and the carpenter ants start showing up in your kitchen. As warmer weather arrives, mosquitoes, fleas and flies, become bothersome. In the fall, spiders become more plentiful, as well as bees and wasps. So cold weather should bring some relief, right? Wrong! Many cold weather pests seek dark, secluded […]

It makes sense. Create your outdoor space when you aren’t spending time outdoors, maximizing your enjoyment when the weather breaks. But is winter an appropriate time to build a deck, with freezing rain and snow in the forecast for Northeast Ohio? Actually, it is. It probably comes as no surprise that builders encourage scheduling such […]