Home & Garden

Foliage and football might be two things people instantly associate with fall, but there’s more to this beloved season than brightly colored leaves and action

As summer winds down and cooler temperatures emerge, it’s time to embrace the vibrant colors and bountiful rewards of fall gardening. What better time to

If you’ve been thinking about making improvements to your home and dreaming of the possibilities, you may be imagining expensive renovations or a complete design

With so many myths and misconceptions around recycling, odds are you could be doing better for yourself and the environment with a better understanding of

If you’re looking for a cost-effective way to dress up a room in your home, crown molding can be a simple way to add elegance

Want to live your best backyard life? Experts say outdoor flooring can help you do it.  “Outdoor flooring can keep grass healthy by providing a

Will I be able to retire? How much do I need to save? What if I outlive those savings? Questions like these are common across

A colorful garden in full bloom is an aesthetically appealing sight each spring and summer. The pleasant aromas emanating from such spaces only add to

Buying a home can be intimidating, whether this is your first time or you’ve been around the real estate block before. The good news? You

Home and auto insurance are among the things many people buy but hope to never use. Proper coverage provides peace of mind that an accident,

Due to their small size and heavy usage, bathrooms can become messy, cluttered areas for many families. For those with smaller bathrooms, storage solutions can

By Jim Walker  Signal Staff Writer  The current invasive fruit fly infestation of 79-square miles in Santa Clarita means you may or may not have

Financing option makes home improvement more attainable  For younger homeowners and first-time homebuyers in particular, money is likely to be tight. When most available cash

Kitchens are the busiest rooms in most homes. Kitchens have become more than just places to prepare meals, with many functioning as gathering spaces and

How to Keep Your Lawn Looking Green  Homeowners’ fasciation with a lush, green lawn is something that has developed over time and is still “growing”

Fertilizing a lawn can be intimidating. An array of fertilizers, with each seemingly designed to address a different issue, can make homeowners’ heads spin .

By Michele E. Buttelman  Signal Staff Writer  It is said we spend the first half of our lives acquiring “things” and the second half of

Gatherings and get-togethers may commonly take place inside, but giving your guests extra space takes nothing more than a little creativity and the right outdoor

Family photos, vacation pictures, candid snapshots of friends and family — they’re often visual representations of some of your most treasured moments, so it’s likely

Private backyards are now go-to spaces for recreation and entertainment and great places to recharge the body and mind.  One ripple effect of the COVID-19