Home & Garden

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

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 our life getting rid 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 appliances. Open a new door

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 you’ll want to give them

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 pandemic was more time spent

By Michele E. Buttelman  With the easing of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions residents of the Santa Clarita Valley could find themselves, and their homes, as popular tourist destinations this summer from

By Fran Mariutti  Interior design is an ever-changing subject, and as trends come and go, it’s sometimes tough to keep up.  This is why interior experts Hovia have written a

5 renovation projects where brick takes center stage Springtime is a perfect opportunity for homeowners to begin planning renovations to enhance the interior and exterior of their living space. Because

Your home’s first big impression is its curb appeal, so if your place is in need of some sprucing up, you may wonder how you can make some updates without

By Michele E. Buttelman  After spending the last three years cooped up at home, everyone is pretty sick of seeing the same four walls, day after day, after day.  Spring

By Michele E. Buttelman  Southern California bare root planting season runs from January through March. If you haven’t gotten your bare root plants into the ground yet, you still have

Owning a home is a dream shared by millions of people. Investing in property that can be owned within 15 to 30 years of closing on the home makes more

Home renovation can be tricky, especially if you want to add a bathroom or kitchen to a part of a home where plumbing doesn’t exist. Adding on to basements, attics,

Drought conditions persist in the Western United States, leading lawmakers to enact measures designed to reduce water consumption by residents. Homeowners are now having to make significant shifts with how

With the summer months finally here, now is the perfect time to spruce up your home – both indoors and out. It’s a well-known fact that homes with strong curb

Outdoor living spaces have expanded into fully realized environments over the past couple of years, and this is especially true for kitchens. While previous outdoor spaces may have boasted a