You don’t have to hire a professional to make your home look better from the street. A few quick updates can make a big difference without draining your weekend or your wallet. We’ve made these kinds of changes ourselves, one at a time, and they really do help your place feel more cared for and…
We’ve had years where our garden beds looked great in the spring, then turned into a weedy, overgrown mess by July. It’s frustrating when you put in all that work up front and still end up battling chaos. Over time, though, we picked up a few habits that help keep things under control longer without…
If you’ve spent any time growing food or keeping a yard looking decent, you know weeds don’t take days off. And if you don’t stay ahead of them, they’ll take over fast. We’ve tried just about everything—from old-school pulling to every “quick fix” under the sun. Some work, most don’t. But these 10 tricks have…
Weeds don’t wait around. One week of rain and sunshine, and suddenly they’re everywhere, choking out your vegetables and making the garden look like a jungle. The key to staying ahead of them is doing a few simple things consistently—not spending your whole weekend on your knees. Over the years, we’ve learned what actually works….
Winter’s rough on a house—ice, wind, moisture, and freezing temps all take their toll. Spring’s the time to go around and make sure everything’s still holding up. A solid once-over can save you from bigger problems down the road, and most of it’s stuff you can knock out in a weekend with basic tools and…
Making a house more functional doesn’t always mean tearing down walls or starting big projects. Sometimes it’s the small upgrades that end up making the biggest difference day-to-day. Over time, we’ve added a handful of things that made our place work a lot better for the way we actually live. None of it was expensive…
Keeping your home clean doesn’t always mean scrubbing for hours. Sometimes it’s the small, fast projects that make the biggest difference. If you’ve been feeling like your place looks a little tired lately, a few quick fixes can freshen it up without much work. These projects don’t take a ton of time or money, but…
Ants are small, but once they find a way in, they act like they own the place. We’ve had seasons where they showed up in the kitchen, the bathroom, even the kids’ bedrooms. It drove us nuts. After some trial and error (and a few late-night raids with vinegar spray), we’ve figured out a system…