Keep Gardens Healthy with Less

Houzz. June 13, 2022. By Julie Sheer: Many homeowners are living in places experiencing drought conditions. About 95% of California is in severe or extreme drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. If you’re a home gardener looking to reduce outdoor water use while keeping your plantings healthy and attractive, here are eight water-saving measures landscape pros recommend. Read More

Prepare for Pre-Evacuation

Realtor.com. June 1, 2022. By Larissa Runkle: You’re enjoying another perfectly warm, slightly windy summer afternoon—until your phone buzzes or you hear from a neighbor that your street is on a wildfire pre-evacuation notice again. Unfortunately, wildfires are becoming a summer season norm for many Western homeowners like me. Read More

Mistakes New Homeowners Make

Realtor.com. May 30, 2022. By Jennifer Kelly Geddes: Homebuyers who actually manage to land their dream house in today’s crazy market are understandably excited to make it their own. And now that the weather’s warmed up, many will no doubt be eager to take their itch for decorating outdoors. But watch out: If you’ve never owned a house with a yard or outdoor area before, you may make some rookie mistakes that can seriously crimp your property’s curb appeal rather than enhance it. Read More