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4 Ways to Keep an Old House Cool During the Summer

Vintage homes are full of charm and character. Unfortunately, if they haven’t had extensive updates, old houses might have poor insulation and other structural issues. While these things may not hinder your ability to live happily in an old house, they can lead to higher utility bills. If you live ...

Grass seed: Fescue lawns & how to maintain them

Knowing how to care for your lawn means knowing how and when to fill in gaps with grass seed. Fescue grass is a popular variety of perennial lawn grass that, despite being tolerant of many climate zones, is prone to brown patches during hot, humid summer months. Using grass seed ...

How to Vacation the Safe & Healthy Way

Photo by Djordje Petrovic from Pexels With summer upon us, many are feeling the heat of pandemic life. Working from home, social distancing and other health precautions have meant canceled plans for millions of families and individuals. Even for those without trips planned, staying at home might get old. Luckily, you ...

California Communities Ranked as Highly Desirable

Every day, thousands of people pack up their belongings and move to a new community to either accept a position or look for a job. California's Silicon Valley is considered by many to be the most desirable place to pursue a career in technology. According to a 2017 list of ...