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10 Tips for a Successful Thanksgiving
The time is here for turkey and all the wonderful side dishes, desserts, appetizers, college football and of course the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. Thanksgiving is a great holiday, but it does require a decent amount of planning and preparation to be pulled off without a holiday melt down. Mom has been doing this for…
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Fall – Planning Time for Seasonal Green
The idea of gardening in the fall or winter doesn’t seem too daunting if you live in California, Texas or maybe Florida. But here in the Northeast, most people might ask, “What’s the point?” A lot of people see the fall and winter as a time to just pack it up until spring. Surprisingly however,…
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Camping 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Roughin’ It
Have you been thinking about getting away for a weekend with family or friends for a great camping adventure? Maybe you’re hesitant because you feel unprepared and inexperienced. Well I’m going to show you just how easy it can be to head out camping – even if you’ve never done it before. Prepare Yourself for…
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Mosquitoes & Black Flies: Adirondack Buzz Kill!
In the Adirondacks, as with many forested regions of the country, nothing can spoil outdoor fun like the onslaught of biting insects. In our region, mosquitoes and black flies are a particular scourge because of our abundance of water, woodland areas and warm temperatures. The largest health risk associated with mosquitoes and Black Flies is,…
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Ultimate Spring Rival: Dirty Dog Paws vs. Clean Carpets
Spring. The mere mention of the word conjures images of green grass, fresh blooming daffodils, and budding leaves. Gentle breezes carry the songs of newly returned birds through windows that have been opened for the first time in months, and soon our homes are filled with all the sounds and fresh scents that serve as…
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Perennials for Zone 5 Gardening
With the harsh winters we experience in the Adirondacks, it’s a wonder that anything can survive through the season to see the welcoming spring sunshine. Despite this, there are numerous plants that brave our climate year after year. These faithful wonders of nature bring beauty to our area, whether they be native wild plants, or…
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10 Spring Home Maintenance Tips
Let’s face it; there is a downside to winter loosening its grip on the landscape. The return of the sun highlights the trouble spots in your home’s exterior, and reminds us that there is a certain amount of home maintenance necessary to keep our homes in peak condition throughout the year. What better time to…
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Spring Gardening – Planning Your Summer Vegetable Garden
Spring gardening can be a great way to get the whole family involved in a fun project that will provide the opportunity for hours of together time, enjoying a hobby that spans all generations. Starting in the early spring by getting everyone’s input on what they’d like to plant. Doing the research together on when…
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Wet Basement? Tips to Keep Your Basement Dry
One thing a homeowner never wants to see is a flooded basement. Those in the upstate New York area understand moisture can be a problem year round. The Adirondacks and the Sacandaga Lake regions both experience torrential downpours during the spring, summer, and fall, which can lead to foundation erosion as well as hydrostatic pressure.…
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How to Lower Your Winter Heating Bill
Even though at this point we may be looking more toward spring, there are a few weeks left yet of winter. And with unrest in the Middle East being a daily topic on the news, you may be getting nervous if your home relies on petroleum-based heat such a fuel oil or propane. But let’s…