The extreme heat and drought of 2021 across much of the country has turned many lawns brown. Damaged lawns may be thin, contain dead patches or are overrun with weeds. Fall is a good time to improve the health and appearance of a weather-worn lawn. Start the process by […]
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Modern Sacramento CA home sells in Sierra Oaks Vista
In 2019, builder Tim Terry of Terry Development bought a Sierra Oaks Vista property for $1.4 million and tore down the existing 2,222 square-foot home. What’s gone up in its place is a modern home with one of the most unique designs of its kind in the Sacramento area, according […]
TOP PICKS: Best home office decor pieces
Adjusting to a work-from-home environment can still welcome some challenges—especially with your productivity and focus. Since homes offer the best comfort and entertainment, it is important to work in a space where you can concentrate and give an office-like feel. Create a conducive working space with top picks stylish and […]
The best Labor Day appliance sales on kitchen gadgets, washers, dryers and more
Our team is dedicated to finding and telling you more about the products and deals we love. If you love them too and decide to purchase through the links below, we may receive a commission. Pricing and availability are subject to change. If you’ve been wanting to upgrade your home’s […]
Armyworm pests devour residents’ lawns, some farm fields
Larry and Kris Swiontoniowski thought their once green lawn in Bolles Harbor had died when it disappeared recently in one day. But after a closer examination, they learned it was an infestation of armyworms that was the culprit. The pests invaded their back yard and devoured most of the grass […]
33 coolest rattan and wicker furniture pieces
CNN — If there’s one design trend that’s dominating homes — and Instagram feeds — across the world right now, it’s rattan. From daybeds and headboards to pendant lights, tables galore, outdoor seating and yes, even peacock chairs, rattan is an old-school material that has had a huge resurgence […]
Obstacles Linger, Even in Face of Uptick
Article For the first time in five years, homeowner interest in larger homes increased over the previous 12 months, along with demand for finished spaces as well as outdoor living space. Home designs that accommodate accessibility and aging in place also continue to remain popular among architectural firms whose practice […]
This Stunning Front Yard Prairie Garden Requires Almost No Maintenance
Horticulturist Kelly Norris has a favorite task in his Des Moines front yard: puttering. By that he means meandering, leaning into a plant for a closer look, wondering which birdsong he’s hearing, and eventually trying to remember where he dropped his trowel. “I’m pretty tightly wound, and the garden helps […]