Home & Garden

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

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 renovations can greatly affect a

Days are getting longer and warmer, inspiring many to want to spend more time outside. Lots of people enjoy gardening this time of year — it’s an outdoor activity families

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 sleep sanctuary. In fact, Stanford

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 spent 42% more time gardening

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 for some spring cleaning. With

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 Wronkowski, nursery manager of Green

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 it is in the garden,

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, and the right lighting can

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 some of the most productive

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 from the National Association of

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 the Santa Clarita gardener.  Historically,

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 into spaces that reflect their

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 would transform it into a

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. It can be exciting to

You know it must be done, but you just don’t want to. It’s been on the to-do list for far too long. You may try to ignore it, dodge it

By Jane Gates Signal Staff Writer When the weather is too chilly, windy or wet to work outside, it doesn’t mean you can’t still do gardening in comfort. Here are

Kitchens and bathrooms remain among the top picks for homeowners looking to upgrade because their functional contributions to the household can’t be overstated and they typically provide high return on

The Kitchen Kitchens are the most popular rooms in many homes. Even though The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states the average person spends just 68 minutes each weekday consuming

Disinfecting garden tools can help ensure the long-term health of plants and vegetables. According to the University of Minnesota Extension, plant pathogens, including bacteria, fungi and viruses, cause diseases that