How to Prepare for Hurricane Season
Whether evacuating or sheltering at home, families will benefit from smart preparation strategies that cover everything from pets to prescriptions.
06-4-2026
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Moving From Fair to Very Good Credit Could Save You $54,000 Over the Lifetime of Your Mortgage
Mortgages are different from loans for a car. The credit score requirement for a mortgage is more strict.
06-5-2026
Kitchen Cabinet Installation Tips
You discover quickly that it pays off in spades to invest extra time in the early stages of construction.
06-5-2026
Heat-Resistant Veggies for an Easy Summer Garden
Ideal for both beginners and seasoned gardeners, these picks are prolific and low-maintenance.
06-5-2026
Painting Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets go through a lot in a day and need to have a tough exterior coating.
06-4-2026
Buckle Down and Save Up for Home Improvements
Reduce your big home improvement challenge to manageable "slices."
06-4-2026
Canine Influenza Very Contagious
Risk is highest where dogs congregate, such as doggy day care facilities, dog parks, grooming parlors, training classes, dog shows, and boarding kennels.
06-4-2026
Notes From Owl Hill: A Watched Sheep Never Pops
After weeks of anxious waiting and nonstop 'Sheep TV,' Peach finally delivers two healthy lambs the moment no one is watching.
06-3-2026
Orange Marmalade Octopi Invade Junipers
Cedar-apple rust, cedar-hawthorn rust, and cedar-quince rust all have junipers as one host.
06-3-2026
Notes From Owl Hill Farm: Our 1st Lambs Arrive on the Homestead
The author shares his and his wife's anticipation of welcoming their first lambs onto their homestead.
06-3-2026
Home Equity Scams
Unscrupulous loan peddlers are known as predatory lenders because of their uncanny resemblance to vultures.
06-3-2026
Notes From Owl Hill: The Return of a New Flock
A modern homestead brings sheep back to land that hasn't seen a flock in perhaps a century, reconnecting New Hampshire with its wool heritage.
06-2-2026
Notes From Owl Hill: Runaway Hogs and Homegrown Bacon
A homesteader's first attempt at raising pigs quickly turns into a scramble of boots, buckets, and a bewildered mailman.
06-2-2026
Dreamwash Your Mind to Reach Your Goals
Don't just convince yourself, dreamwash yourself to achieve your next goal.
06-2-2026
The Case for Restoring Local Life
The roots of resilience and social strength can still be found close to home.
06-1-2026
Texture Paint a Ceiling
Texture is an attractive way to add interest and dimension to an otherwise flat surface.
06-1-2026
The $5 Summer Comfort Trick Nobody Talks About
The goal isn't always making the entire house colder. Sometimes it's simply helping your body feel cooler where you are.
06-1-2026
How Can I Prep My Home for Vacation?
If you are planning on taking an extended trip, ask a family member or friend to check on your home while you’re away.
05-29-2026
Ask the Builder: Creating Outdoor Rooms
Visualize what your outdoor space could look like with the help of some regular household items.
05-29-2026
Replace Old Faucet With Tarnish-Free One
It is not difficult to replace a faucet yourself, so there is no need to call a plumber.
05-28-2026
Readers Share Creative Solutions for Chains, Stains, Sprains and More
These creative tips can make our lives just a bit easier.
05-28-2026
2-Pound Kittens Ready For Vaccinations
Most kittens' weight in pounds correlates with their age in months.
05-28-2026
Can You Kill Dandelions Without Herbicides?
The first thing to do is to keep the "good" plants healthy so they can compete with the weeds.
05-27-2026
13 New Uses for an Old Credit Card
Before you cut up an expired credit card—or toss that silly fake one you got as junk mail—consider all the great things you can do with it!
05-27-2026