Posts From Matthew C. Keegan
Herb Garden Tips and Ideas
What cook hasn’t seasoned his dishes with chopped, fresh herbs? Rosemary, sage, cilantro and other herbal delights can enhance many a meal, bringing in distinct flavors for all to enjoy.
Smart Repair Tips For Outdoor Furniture
Tweet Fortunately, there are products you can use that can make even well worn outdoor furniture look its best. We’ll take a look at several problem areas and the smart
Bondo For Simple Wood Repairs
Rotted and cracked wood on the exterior of your home can have you up in arms, especially if you are concerned that further damage can lead to problems within the home.
Automatic Garage Door Maintenance Advice
Your home’s automatic garage door is operated by a system of tracks, pulleys, cables and related hardware. Besides the electronic control box itself, most parts are metal, of steel construction, and are subject to wear and tear.
FHA Lending Changes to Affect Consumers
Consumers shopping for a mortgage will soon find that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is instituting several changes in a bid to manage and protect its own single-family insurance program.
Spring Gardening: What to Plant and When
Warmer weather means that flowers are out, trees are in bud and homeowners may be deciding what to plant in their vegetable gardens this year and when. Some backyard gardeners have had their seeds in place since winter, beginning the process indoors for transfer outdoors following the season’s final frost.
How to Save for a Major Renovation Project
You’ve decided to take the plunge by undertaking a major home renovation project that you have been putting off. You don’t have your money in place just yet, but give it another six months — perhaps one year — and you should be able to tackle the project.
Yard Mulch Tips and Tricks
Spring means that homeowners are once again resuming their yard activities, including ensuring that the lawn is in tip-top shape and remains that way until late fall.
New Swimming Pool Considerations
Your children are getting older and it is time to stash the kiddie pool in favor of a family pool that everyone can enjoy. You’ve considered your local swim club as one cool-down option, but the convenience of having a pool in your own yard is irresistible.
How to Attract Birds to Your Garden
Tweet Practice these two rules and your garden will not only thrive, but come alive with winged creatures including butterflies. Choose Your Plants Your garden may already feature a number
Garage Door Security Problems (And What You Can Do About Them)
Garage doors including automatic systems are vulnerable to criminal mischief. Thieves know that if they can get inside your garage, they can get inside of your home.
Single Family Rentals: Where the Deals Are
While many homeowners are still struggling to make monthly mortgage payments and to keep their heads afloat, some homeowners are looking around their neighborhoods and finding new home bargains that are just right for turning into a single family rental property.
Smart Options for Brown-Thumbed Gardeners
Only green-thumbed gardeners have what it takes to produce a varied and massive display of flowers, right? Well, not quite.
Home Additions: Build Up or Out?
You plan to expand your home. That is a good decision especially if you enjoy where you live and simply want to make your residence more livable and worth more.
Organize Your Spring Garage Sale
Spring is the perfect season for holding a garage sale. It is the season of renewal and thoughts of working outdoors is on everyone’s mind. That means homeowners will be looking at their furniture, tools and other outdoor items with an eye to perhaps getting rid of some stuff while even acquiring some new or gently used items.
Garage Door Maintenance Tips for Homeowners
Automatic garage doors are a convenience that have been enjoyed by homeowners for generations. These doors make it easy for you to park your vehicle and quickly enter your home from a safe vantage point.
Home Improvement Shopping Tips and Tricks
If you are planning a do-it-yourself home improvement job, then you are in good company. You do not need to look at statistics to know what is clearly evident: a lot of people handle home projects themselves, with weekend warriors crowding area home centers in search of project supplies and tools.
How to Prepare for Tornado Season
US tornado threats are usually confined to areas east of the Rockies, with the greatest concentration in the plains, the midwest, as well as across much of the southeast.
Mold Problems and Your Home
Mold is a serious problem, one that silently grows inside of your home and sometimes invisibly too. Mold can be found anywhere, but it becomes a problem when a food source such as dirt and moisture are both present.
What You Need to Know About Flood Insurance
Flood insurance is federally backed insurance or what you can only get through the National Flood Insurance Program. This program protects homeowners, but only if you opt for such coverage.
