In The Neighborhood
We spend a lot of time in our homes, which is why it’s important to ensure that they’re a safe and healthy...
Whether your goal is to lose one or 100, shedding pounds is no walk in the park (pardon the pun). If you’re...
Mid adult woman painting chair with paint roller with yellow color. Are you getting ready to haul that so-called junk out of...
Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds, and other Halloween activities in El Dorado County, California? Scroll down this...
History of Labor Day Labor Day 2019 On September 2, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor celebrates and honors the greatest worker...
With everything that goes into selling a home, it can be easy to forget some of the last-minute details. But, beware—buyers can...
Do the in-laws and their brood stay at your home for the holidays? Do long-time friends drive up with their kids to...
In 100 words or less, readers share their poignant tales of the bond between mother and child. As borrowed from Readers Digest....
It’s an interesting time in the market. Buyers are hoping prices continue to come down and homeowners are rushing to get their...
It’s natural to want to make children happy, but they also need rules and boundaries. Sometimes well-meaning relatives spoil kids in ways...
Many real estate agents consider an open house a vital part of the home-selling process. An open house allows several prospective buyers...
If you’re planning to travel for several days or weeks, you need to take some precautions before you leave to protect your...
While wood furniture is gorgeous outside, you’ll need to protect it to lengthen its lifespan, or you could face rot and unsightly...
Enjoying a meal with family and friends on a deck is the perfect way to relax. Depending on where you live and...
In today’s day and age, choosing the right lighting for your space can be an overwhelming proposition. But it doesn’t have to...
If you’re revamping your interior design scheme, you may be considering a new color palette. Should you go with earthy hues? Vibrant...
A long soak in a bubble-filled tub can feel like heaven after a hard day at work—and soaking in a bath that...
The weather’s better in a neighboring state. It would be nice to be closer to the grandkids. Those are a lot of...
A fenced-in yard. Double sinks. A wrap-around porch. An open floor plan. Solar panels. There are just so many things we want our new...
Remodeling a home, even in minor ways, can increase a family’s comfort and enjoyment. But whether or not they’re planning to sell,...
For empty nesters and others, moving into a smaller space can mean less maintenance and a welcome bump in discretionary income. But...
Ugh. Moving, right? Packing, coordinating, updating contacts and everything that goes along with it is time consuming in itself. Managing to squeeze...
Today’s Ask the Expert column features Dan Steward, president of Pillar To Post Home Inspectors. Q: Should sellers get a home inspection to...
If you’ve been thinking about buying a second home, now is a good time to take the leap. Mortgage rates are still...