Summer Heat is Coming – Wildfire Safety

Every year, wildland fires threaten hundreds of homes, causing millions of dollars in damage. Areas with an abundance of flammable vegetation and periods of dry, hot, windy weather are particularly vulnerable to wildfires. Learn what you can do to protect yourself and your property. Prepare After the Fire Consider me your #1 resource for all […]

Arbor Day 2023 is coming

“Arbor Day is not like other holidays. Each of those reposes on the past, while Arbor Day proposes for the future.” – Julius Sterling Morton Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday in April in the United States. It is marked by the planting of trees and emphasizes caring for them as a […]

30 Smart Tips to Get Your Home Ready for Fall

From: Lifehack Cooler temperatures and pretty soon falling leaves serve as a reminder that the fall season is fast approaching. As the seasons change, so do our activities and home needs. Even though summer is not quite over yet, it’s a good time to do some seasonal maintenance to keep your home running smoothly. The […]

Fire, Defensible Space, and You…

“The heat is on in San Diego. It’s important that we are all prepared for and protected from the ravages of our increasing fire seasons. Hope this provides some insight.” – Lisa From the County of San Diego: Many portions of the unincorporated areas of the County of San Diego share expansive, rural settings of […]

Induction cooktops use clean energy, leaving your home and planet healthier

April is Earth Month, and though it’s ending, many of us are thinking about what we can do to address the Climate Crisis. So often we hear that, as individuals, we can start at home. I’m not sure many of us have heard about induction cooktops and so, I thought I’d post this information for […]

How to Use These 8 Household Items in the Garden

WE SEPARATED THE SCIENCE FROM THE MYTHS SO YOU CAN IMPROVE YOUR LANDSCAPE USING THESE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS IN THE GARDEN From: Wendy Manwarren Generes, San Diego Home and Garden Magazine You may have heard the myths. Sprinkle human hair around your garden beds to keep deer away. Bury a banana peel to give roses a potassium […]

How to Disinfect Your Home in the Time of Coronavirus

A bleach solution or rubbing alcohol is your best bet for keeping your home sanitized. There’s everyday clean, guest clean, and then there’s COVID-19 clean. Let’s get down to the nitty gritty, literally, and focus on how to disinfect your home. To combat this virus, you’ll want your big guns: bleach, rubbing alcohol, and hot […]

Make Your Move Smarter Not Harder

Save Money and Time by Renting Eco-friendly Moving Boxes From a Smart Move Article By: Ciska Roos for Local Umbrella Media The process of moving to a new place is like having a second non-paying job. It can be financially, physically, and emotionally demanding; you are responsible for expenses, scheduling, organizing, decluttering—and assembling mountains of […]

How to Slash Your Home Energy Use Through Strategic Gardening

Heating and cooling our homes eats up plenty of energy. Reduce the load with native plants that block summer sun or winter winds. Editor’s note: Want a climate-friendly home? Your yard is a good place to start. This is the third in a five-part series of guides on how to manage your outdoor turf to […]

4 Things to Consider When Choosing Green Flooring

When you’re choosing flooring for your green home, there are a lot of factors to take into account. You want to use eco-friendly materials that are sustainably sourced and will stand up under long-term use. Also, you want them to be installed in a way that minimizes toxic fumes from adhesives and sealants. Here’s a […]