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
According to the AARP, the number of households headed by people 65 and older will grow to 48 million in the next twenty years, and many of those adults plan
Amid a pandemic and a potential recession, Americans went on a near-record homebuying spree over the last couple of years. Many were first-time homebuyers and, according to Realtor.com, more buyers
By Michele E. Buttelman Moving out of California is a hot topic of conversation throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, and throughout the state, as well. If you’ve been thinking of
By Michele E. Buttelman Is veggie gardening in the Santa Clarita Valley challenging? It can be, but it’s also rewarding. Despite droughts and blazing temperatures successful gardens abound in the
During the pandemic, Valencia couple Andrew and Jessell Martinez wanted to upgrade areas of their home, but realized it would cost them thousands of dollars to have a contractor work
By Jane Gates Signal Staff Writer Landscaping has sometimes been seen as a garnish to cover space around the house. But now, our frazzled lives need our yards to become
By Jane Gates Signal Staff Writer We like to believe that the garden experts (yeah, like me) who write the books we buy, direct us with what we should do
By Jim Walker Signal Staff Writer As spring approaches and pandemic worries ease, you might finally be raising your head out of the compost of the last couple years, and
New plants can add much to a landscape. Whether they’re replacing plants that are no longer thriving or being added to supplement an existing landscape, new plants are an affordable
By Jane Gates Signal Staff Writer Gardening can be a fun hobby or a way to make our homes look more attractive. To lower our water bills and help the
An inviting, well-tended landscape can add significant curb appeal to a home. Such a landscape also can serve as a point of pride and welcome homeowners each evening as they
Historically low interest rates have made now a good time to be a homeowner. According to the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, also known as Freddie Mac, the average interest
When you decide to renovate your home — whether to sell or make improvements — setting a budget can be a challenge. Knowing what you want to accomplish may be
To say that COVID-19 transformed daily life would be an understatement. Few, if any, aspects of life were untouched once the virus hit. One aspect of daily life that changed
Home maintenance. The very words might evoke thoughts of an entire weekend spent laboring at home instead of relaxing in it, but that doesn’t always have to be the case.
By Jane Gates Signal Staff Writer Not only can you save your own vegetable seeds to grow the next year’s crop, but sometimes you can even end up with a
Whether you’re a stylist with an eye for fashion who chooses each garment carefully or the laid-back type who can rock the first outfit you find each morning, the closet
People have become more health-conscious in the last year, seeking relaxing activities and projects that give them a sense of accomplishment. According to the National Gardening Association, 67% of Americans
Remodeling a kitchen adds value to a home. Remodeling Magazine’s “Cost vs. Value Report” indicates mid-range kitchen remodels cost about $66,000, and homeowners can expect to recover about 60 to