How to Deal with a Water Emergency | Are You Ready for the Changes on Maryland Roads? | Don't Dump This in the Drain | Winterize Your Garden

Has your house ever flooded? We accidentally flooded our laundry room recently and ended up having a not-so-relaxing Sunday dealing with the soggy fallout. When we discovered the flooding, we scrambled to find the wet-dry vac and old towels. Once we had those in hand, we spent the rest of the day r

Skip These Projects Until Winter | Donate, Discard, or Keep? | Max Your Appliances | Road Tripping

As the August heat eases up, it's easy to start thinking about autumn. With the cooler weather, you might want to spend some time working on your landscaping, outdoor projects or napping on a porch swing (NEW listing at 409 Woodford Rd). Check out the article below for a few popular projects that y

Save on Next Year's Taxes With This Home Improvement | Spring Home Maintenance and Gardening Tips

The Tax Man Cometh and "returneth" next year! If you're interested in qualifying for a tax credit up to $3,200 on next year's taxes, see the link below on Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit. If you're making updates to your home, you might as well see if you can get the tax credit while impro

The best mulch for your yard | Save $$ by using your dryer at this time of day | Time to replace your water heater?

The past couple of weeks I've noticed green poking up from the earth, buds popping open on tree branches, and more birds out and about. Spring is coming! It's an exciting time for people who have been waiting all winter to get back outdoors (e.g., me). Those of you who enjoy gardening, I would love