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Happy June! I hope a well-deserved vacation is in your future. Before you head out, review the checklist below to keep your home secure while you are away.  There are a lot of good reasons to get outside this month. The United States of America is celebrating 250 years, and the city is marking it wi

Spotlight: Hampton Gardens, a Towson Community

At the eastern edge of Towson and outside of the Baltimore beltway, Hampton Gardens has the kind of reputation that attracts people looking for their own oasis of calm in Baltimore County. Wide, tree-lined streets wind through large lots where homes have space and privacy between them. But this subu

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

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Is anyone else still adjusting to the spring forward of Daylight Saving? If you are, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends waking up and getting outside for some early morning sunlight to help your body adapt to the new schedule. Spring is typically the busiest season for buying a home.