You have to close the family cabin with the first hard freeze because the water pipes and pump are exposed to the air. This means, of course, the pipes would freeze. Your husband closed it up about a month ago, but you often wish you had the money to winterize it. So far this fall, for example, the area has been having beautiful weather, and it would have been nice to still be using it. Maybe if you ever win the lottery you will make the needed changes. In addition to worrying about freezing pipes, however, there are also many…
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With more time spent at home these days and the cold, dreary winter weather on its way, perhaps you need to work on managing your mental health more than usual. Depending on your personal circumstances, maybe more effort needs to go into getting through each day, whether it be with or without help from other family members or friends. If your home is your sanctuary and you’d like to make a change, it may be time to look at these home improvement ideas that can help you manage your mental health at home. Going Through a Divorce Whether you are…
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When you talk about winter landscaping, what comes to mind is snow-covered yards and gardens devoid of life. Winter is not too kind to a home’s landscape, and all the aesthetics that make your yard standout will have to be brought inside or covered up. While most will assume that landscaping your yard is for the warmer times of the year, you can do some maintenance on your yard before the heart of winter descends, either on a DIY basis or by calling several landscaping services to do the job. Here are some handy tips on how to make sure…