Is your yard looking wild? Overgrown? Unorganized? Below are five simple, low cost tips for keeping the space looking tidy.
Keep it trimmed. Trimming your grass regularly is an easy way to keep your yard looking loved. If you know you don’t have time for it, hire a professional or a neighborhood teen to stop by once a month and do it for you.
Add a few flower beds. Flower or shrub beds around the corner of your yard, encircling trees or alongside your house can create appealing symmetry. Choose...
If there’s one activity that has skyrocketed since the pandemic began, it’s kayaking. Literally, stores sold out of boats last summer as many first timers took to the water. Not surprising, many newcomers are still not all-checked-out on rules and safety as evident in the numerous posts I see daily on various kayaking forums and social media. May is the start of prime-time paddling in PA so it’s a good time to address some things.
There are a number of rules and suggestions that apply to everyo...
Are you looking to become the host with the most? An outdoor kitchen can set your backyard apart and transform your outdoor space from a typical barbecue spot to the must-be place for parties. In addition to entertainment, an outdoor kitchen can increase both the value and living space of your home. And, not to mention, any concerns of smoke or food odor lingering inside your home becomes a thing of the past when you move cooking outside.
However, designing your dream outdoor kitchen does take...
Here are some easy ways to let the light into your home this summer (that don’t involve knocking down walls or cracking open paint cans).
Centerpieces
Fill a vase or glass bowl with summer fruits like lemons or limes, bright candy, or maybe some seashells for a beachy theme. You can also bring the outside in with a watering can floral arrangement.
Mirrors
Mirrors reflect light, so adding one to a room is sure to make it pop, especially if you place it across from a window.
Routines are important throughout the year, and shouldn’t be forgotten when summer rolls around. Aim to keep to a schedule this season so your productivity level doesn’t falter.
Make a bucket list.
A bucket list to complete for summer adds structure and an element of fun to the season. Whether goals small or big, this can make your family take on new adventures and have that much-needed bonding time.
Commit to a sleeping schedule.
It’s imperative to stick to a strict sleep schedule duri...
