From golden yellow in spring to fiery red and orange in autumn, this compact Abelia brings dramatic, every-changing color to the garden. Few shrubs are as versatile in the landscape as Abelia. These handsome evergreen shrubs tolerate a range of growing conditions, seamlessly transitioning between sunny beds and shady gardens to provide continuity throughout the […]
Every household should take action to prevent pests from entering and infesting their home, and roaches are no exception. Cockroaches, in particular, can be more than a nuisance: These creepy insects are among the grossest bugs in your house, as they can carry diseases and allergens that pose some real risks to human health. Keeping your
Some home upgrades demand expensive power tools and a free weekend — but then there are the little swaps that can make everything look better in under five minutes. This list is all about those low-effort, high-impact finds: quirky yard accents that make your outdoor space feel intentional, lighting upgrades that quietly elevate a room,
When you’re getting ready to sell your home, it’s easy to focus on the big things, like the kitchen and bathrooms. You might overlook factors like storage spaces and your garage. Simply having an attached garage usually helps you get higher offers and sell your home faster. But the details matter. That’s why upgrading your
The butterfly rose (Rosa chinensis var. ‘Mutabilis’). This old garden rose, a native of China, grows to 3 feet tall and features clusters of 3-inch-wide flowers in May and into the fall. The blooms open yellow and as they mature, mutate to orange, pink and deep pinkish-red, thereby earning the variety name. The common name
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You might not have any quilts on hand, but don’t let that fact stop you from grabbing a vintage quilt rack during your next trip to the thrift store. You might have come across such a rack while you were secondhand shopping or perhaps you
From entertaining to dining, backyards are a great place for community, so it makes sense to want upgrade it with cool products to make sure it looks and feels its best. These budget-friendly outdoor items are the ultimate way to give your yard the glow-up it deserves. And truth be told, you might not have
When you make changes to Home Assistant, there’s always a risk that something will go wrong, rendering your entire smart home useless. This shouldn’t stop you from experimenting, however. You just need to try things out in a safe environment that won’t destroy your main Home Assistant instance. Why “production” Home Assistant is the worst
It’s not easy to buy a home right now, between tight inventory, high prices and elevated mortgage rates. There’s currently an estimated shortage of about 4.7 million homes in America, according to an analysis of U.S. Census data by Zillow, and this “remains the prime driver of the nation’s housing affordability crisis.” (1) Must Read
When a renovation goes sideways, the argument that follows rarely turns on how bad the damage looks in person. It turns on what you can prove. Insurers, contractors and, if it comes to it, judges all rely on the same thing: a clear record of what your home looked like before the work started and
