Take a few minutes out of your pool time this month to do these four tasks. If you do, you'll have more time to eat popcorn in front of...

Not sold on setting your thermostat to 78 degrees? These tips will help you set it at the right temperature for you. One of the most...

If you’re planning to host a Fourth of July party that involves dazzling your friends and neighbors with fireworks, do a bit of research....

We’ve compiled a list of Central Iowa farmer's markets that have announced their dates for 2024 and organized them by different...

Do you have a green thumb? As a homeowner, there are simple ways you can keep bugs off of your property in order to protect your family,...

Don’t rouse the IRS or pay more taxes than necessary — know the score to avoid common tax mistakes We know all too well that taxes are...

Think of all that time wasted hunting for your keys and umbrella, or digging through a pile of coats to find the one you need. Five...

You could be noseblind. Here’s how to find and eliminate the funk you can’t smell. Stand in your kitchen and take a deep breath. Smell...

Make an outdoor living area comfy long after the sun sets or the leaves turn. There are so many reasons to enjoy outdoor living beyond...

Before you get started, you’ll need to pick a programmable thermostat you’ll actually use. Here’s how. Programming a thermostat can seem...

Now’s the time to stock up on paint. When it’s hot outside, smart homeowners focus their energies inside on these four tasks. You know,...

Deep clean your house and you’ll brighten rooms and help maintain your home’s value. Deep cleaning your house is that top-to-bottom, ...

Tackling five simple tasks now gives you a head start on spring. That leaves you plenty of worry-free time to enjoy the warmer weather....

March madness might be over but the madness has just began for your home! It’s that time of year when homeowners who’ve been through a...

Here’s an easy, doable preventive maintenance checklist to keep your heating and cooling system in top shape. It's a good idea to hire...

You come home to an open front door, a ransacked house, and missing valuables. How did a burglar know you’d be gone? How did they get...

Whew. The holidays are done. The new year has rung in. Time to do small tasks for a bright (and money-saving) new year. Clean Light...

The temps are starting to drop, and the smell of wood smoke is in the air. That’s when veteran homeowners know it’s time to do these five...

Football season is on the horizon. It’s time to retreat to the family room on Sunday afternoon with friends and family to root for the...

If you’re planning to host a Fourth of July party that involves dazzling your friends and neighbors with fireworks, do a bit of research....