Rain Barrels and Compost Bins: Your Spring Sustainability Upgrade (and Where to Get Them Locally)

Spring is the perfect time to think about working with nature rather than against it — and two of the simplest tools for doing that are a rain barrel and a compost bin. Better yet, if you live in Baltimore, Howard, or Harford County, your local government is making it easier (and cheaper) than ever

Choosing A Paint Sheen | Indoor & Outdoor Winter Fun | Year of the Horse

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on February 2nd and predicted 6 more weeks of winter. His forecasts have been correct only 35-39% of the time, so we'll see if colder temps will persist. If you love outdoor winter fun, check out the Havre de Grace Ice Festival. There will be ice sculptures, a chili

Mistakes to Avoid When Using a Fire Pit or Grill | Is Your Home Ready For Summer Vacation? | My Top Summer Festivals

It's that time of year: Temperatures are rising, the school year is coming to a close, and the unofficial start of summer -- Memorial Day -- is just around the corner. Thank you to all who have served our country to protect our freedoms! Before everyone heads out on summer vacation, I want to bring

What are you doing New Years Eve?

Cue the holiday music and movies! I enjoy writing holiday cards and watching holiday movies like The Holiday, Love Actually, The Last Holiday, and Die Hard. Yes, Die Hard. It takes place during the holidays, therefore it's a holiday movie. I even have an advent calendar with Hans Gruber falling from