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Prep Your Toolbox to Tackle Top Projects

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(Family Features) The do-it-yourself (DIY) movement in home improvement continually grows stronger as a way for people to update their homes while saving money. Fueled by home-improvement shows and popular inspiration sites like Pinterest, homeowners nationwide are looking to get their homes in great shape and most likely increase their market value at the same time. If you’re one of those DIYers ready to get to work, you need to make sure you have the right tools for the job – no matter what that job is. Here are some suggestions on the latest technology and products in home improvement to help you get the job done quicker and more efficiently, leaving more time to relax and enjoy your hard work. You can find project guides, how-to videos, and buying guides for tools and more at www.homedepot.com/howto. Painting Prep Repainting a room is a quick, inexpensive home project that can make a dramatic difference. Before getting started, take time to choose the right paint, the right tools and to do the proper prep work. Preparing a room for painting involves more than taping fixtures and trim and moving furniture. It’s important to make repairs and clean and prime the walls … Continue reading →

Apron Free Cooking ~ Too Many Tomatoes? Never!

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Syndicated Column from the week of September 16, 2012. This article originally published in the Galion Inquirer on   Some of you may remember that I mentioned this spring I was planting a vegetable patch. It’s no way near a garden. I’ve learned that Farmer’s Markets and the grocery produce section are a much better way for me to get garden style vegetables. I planted green beans, peas, peppers and tomatoes.  I harvested one batch of green beans. There were enough green beans for one supper. At press time, I still have all of three tomatoes that show promise. They are about cherry sized and green as can be. I’m not a good gardener. I’m very grateful that my neighbor is a comparative genius when it comes to gardening.  He has a decent sized plot of land that he fills with all the standard garden vegetables. And they grow. He actually is able to harvest most of what he’s planted! In fact, he’s got so much that he’s invited me to have some tomatoes. Hooray! I like tomatoes. They are great freshly sliced on a bologna sandwich in summer time. They also work well for saving into winter. Now, I’m … Continue reading →

Are Your Fall Lawn and Garden Priorities in Order?

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(Family Features) Fall is a pivotal time for lawn and garden care. If you want a beautiful spring yard that’s a masterpiece, there are important steps to take now to ensure everything from grass to gardenias bloom. In fact, experts say there are five steps every yard or garden enthusiast should take in the fall – but many don’t. Here is an inside look at these important tips from the experts at GreenView to help you prepare your yard and garden this fall: Fertilize in the fall – While many homeowners are tuned in to fertilizing their lawns in the spring, late summer through mid fall is really the most important time to fertilize. Fertilizers rich in slow-release nitrogen, such as GreenView with GreenSmart Fall Lawn Food, promote strong roots and long lasting results. Fertilizing at the beginning of fall helps the grass recover from the stresses of summer and begins the process of strengthening the roots for next year. Make your own mulch – When collected and added to a compost pile, leaves make great mulch. Leaves are a great high-carbon addition to the compost pile. Specifically, leaf mold can be a great soil amendment – it results from … Continue reading →