Home & Garden

Every homeowner has a defined budget they can allocate toward a remodeling project. Even if funds were unlimited, it’s still in a homeowner’s best interest

H ome improvement projects can help homeowners transform their homes. Such projects are costly, but many homeowners save money by doing some, if not all,

Gardening is a rewarding activity that has been found to provide a host of benefits beyond ensuring readily available access to fresh fruits, vegetables and

Gardening is a wonderful activity that people from all walks of life enjoy. A garden full of fresh fruits and vegetables and/or beautiful blooms can

W hether you call it a laundry room, mudroom or something else entirely, that multi-purpose space is likely a hub of activity in your home.

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

Home improvement projects ramp up when the weather warms up, as homeowners channel the rejuvenating feelings of spring and tackle their home to-do lists. Large-scale

Days are getting longer and warmer, inspiring many to want to spend more time outside. Lots of people enjoy gardening this time of year —

You put a lot of care into curating your bedroom, but these days, it may look more like a gym or an office than your

Gardening enthusiasm is surging thanks to our increased time at home — whether on a small-space patio or in a larger backyard. In fact, people

Have the cold winter months left your home feeling a bit dirty, drab or disorganized? Are you feeling the urge to purge? Then it’s time

By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer There is still time to head to the nursery for your bare root roses, trees and vines.  Mike

The arrival of spring brings with it warming temperatures, blooming flowers and endless springtime celebrations. It is also an opportunity to try something new, whether

Lighting in a home serves both practical and aesthetic purposes. It’s easy to maneuver around a well-lit home, reducing the risk of slips and falls,

By Jane Gates Signal Staff Writer Although we are prone to occasional frosty nights in the winter months, this time of the year can offer

What’s underfoot in a home can go a long way toward making residences comfortable and aesthetically appealing.  A study of home buyer preferences using data

By Jane Gates Signal Staff Writer While many landscapes are slumbering through the winter in North America, our gardens offer plenty of outdoor activities for

After purchasing a new home, buyers often want to put their own fingerprint on the property. Homeowners anticipate the day when their homes are transformed

Be ready when spring arrives to get busy sprucing up your home’s exterior and its outdoor living space. Invest family time to envision which projects

By Jane Gates Signal Staff Writer  A good way for you and your landscape to start off 2021 might be expanding your living space outdoors.