June is for Strawberries
Near the end of May and June, strawberries are in plentiful supply. You can make pies and sauces from strawberries. People add strawberries to cakes, ice cream, and even cocktails. The traditional favorite, however, is
June Vegetables
Tomatoes in wide varieties are beginning to populate the supermarkets. New potatoes, especially Jersey Royals, asparagus, and fennel, are now in season. Carrots, summer greens, and beans are now coming into their own. June is
Trending Home Paint Colors
The trending home colors for 2022 are, in a word, serene. Think in shades of muted green, natural tan, and washed indigo blue. In the painting above, the greens and the light blues give a sense
7 DIY Projects That Probably Need Permits
I can tell you that not getting a permit when you need one is costly. Items that are not correctly permitted can lower your property value at the time of sale. What buyer wants to
2022 summer housing market predictions
Historically a housing bubble was created when homes are readily available due to a surplus supply, credit is loose, and high demand for housing exists. Banking regulations became more restrictive after the 2008 market crash, so
Outdoor Fire Pit Safety Tips
Outdoor summer entertainment is not complete without a fire pit. There is nothing better than a fun backyard party ending with s’mores and enjoying yourself. Eight hundred landscape architects were surveyed and said that fire
What Can We Learn From Celebrity’s Home Designs
The news often broadcasts the latest multi-million dollar home built or for sale by a celebrity. As time goes on, these mansions are getting more and more extravagant. For these stars, it is standard to
5 Home Improvement Projects for the Summer Months
More pleasant weather and longer days mean that summer is a great time to make some of those home improvements. They can be fun, but they are also some good first-aid for the home. Here are
The Mayflower and the Mayflower
Most students familiar with the history of the United States of America know that in 1620 a ship named the Mayflower transported a group of so-called Puritans to the shores of what would become the
The Predictions for 2022 and the Reality
Prediction 1: Mortgage interest rates will rise It was predicted that mortgage rates would rise in 2022. Lawrence Yun, the chief economist at the National Association of Realtors, thought rates would be around 4% during 2022.