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Nov 12, 2024 | 
todayshomeowner.com | Lee Merrill |Laurie Engle
When renovating your kitchen, selecting the right countertop material makes all the difference. Two popular options are Corian and Silestone. Both materials offer durability, style, and a range of design possibilities, with unique characteristics that may make one a better fit for your home. This guide will explore the differences between Corian and Silestone, helping you make the right decision for your kitchen upgrade.
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Oct 18, 2024 | 
todayshomeowner.com | Laurie Engle
Opening a high water bill to find a shockingly high amount due is alarming for anyone. Most homes in a neighborhood tend to use the same amount of water each month, so a sudden spike in usage can indicate a costly plumbing problem or other issue. Before you panic, consider all the different possibilities why your water bill might be higher than usual. There’s little reason to first assume something serious like a burst pipe is the cause.
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Oct 10, 2024 | 
todayshomeowner.com | Laurie Engle
Thinking about giving the kitchen a fresh new look? Prefab quartz countertops are becoming a go-to option for homeowners who want to upgrade their kitchens without breaking the bank. These pre-cut countertops offer a perfect blend of style, durability, and affordability that’s hard to beat. Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast or working with a contractor, prefab quartz countertops can transform your kitchen space with minimal fuss and maximum impact.
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Sep 28, 2024 | 
todayshomeowner.com | Sam Wasson |Laurie Engle |Lora Novak
Sowbugs have some unusual names — woodlice, Billy bakers, cheesy bobs, armadillo bugs, and chisel pigs. But most of these names don’t really describe them accurately. Even though they’re called bugs, sowbugs are actually crustaceans, more closely related to crayfish and lobsters than insects. They’re often mistaken for pill bugs, or “roly-polies,” but they aren’t the same thing. There’s a lot of misinformation about sowbugs, and it can be confusing.
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
todayshomeowner.com | Ed Spicer |Laurie Engle
Mosquitoes have a more complex diet than you might think. It depends on several factors, including their species, sex, and life cycle stage. While female mosquitoes often need a blood meal to lay eggs, male mosquitoes don’t bite at all. Different species of mosquitoes — like anopheles, aedes aegypti, and culex — have their own feeding preferences. All mosquitoes start as larvae, relying on plant sap and microorganisms in standing water for food before maturing into adults with different diets.
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Sep 20, 2024 | 
todayshomeowner.com | Elisabeth Beauchamp |Laurie Engle |Lora Novak
With their bright yellow petals and dark, brown centers, Black Eyed Susans are a showy, daisy-like flower that adds vibrant color to gardens across North America. These flowers belong to the aster family, Asteraceae, and thrive in well-drained soil, making them a reliable and easy-to-grow addition to any garden. Blooming from late spring to early summer, Black-Eyed Susans can handle a range of weather conditions and are deer-resistant, making them a hardy choice for zones four through nine.
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Sep 4, 2024 | 
todayshomeowner.com | Laurie Engle |Roxanne Downer
Don’t let bed bugs disrupt your sleep and leave you with painfully itchy red bumps. As a pest control specialist, I’ve found that bed bugs are one of the most challenging issues homeowners face when they delay taking action. Bed bugs are tiny, reddish-brown insects that are expert at hiding in cracks and crevices, making them difficult to detect and eliminate. Understanding what bed bugs look like and how to identify them is crucial to managing and preventing an infestation in your home.
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Aug 19, 2024 | 
todayshomeowner.com | Elisabeth Beauchamp |Laurie Engle |Lora Novak
If you’re interested in lawn care, you’ve probably heard the term soil pH. You’ve also probably heard that you should regularly test your lawn’s pH level to check for imbalances. Soil pH is a crucial component to track when measuring the well-being of your lawn. Like fertilizer levels and water drainage, pH significantly affects how well your grass grows and flourishes. If your soil’s pH is off balance, your lawn could struggle to thrive, no matter how much fertilizer or water you give it.
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Aug 13, 2024 | 
todayshomeowner.com | Elisabeth Beauchamp |Laurie Engle |Lora Novak
You’ve poured time, money, and hard work into your landscaping and having a beautiful lawn. The last thing you want is for your property to lose curb appeal with unsightly brown spots, messy holes, and animal droppings. Dogs — whether they’re strays or simply passing through on a leash — can cause significant damage to your turfgrass. No matter what type of pup is causing trouble, you can take steps to keep them off your lawn and maintain a clean, green space.
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Aug 12, 2024 | 
todayshomeowner.com | Laurie Engle
If you’re looking to make your storage shed more functional, adding windows is one of the best moves you can make. Shed windows are specifically designed to bring in natural light and fresh air, turning a dark, stuffy space into a more enjoyable area to work or relax. Plus, they’re easy to set up, open, and lock, often coming with screens to keep bugs out.
