Linda Ray

Size Up Your SidingWays to Invest in Your HomePower washing … sanding and scraping … painting … keeping a home\’s exterior in good condition can take a lot of time, effort and money. And it often

Clever Storage for Kids\’ RoomsTo many parents, the process of keeping kids\’ rooms clean never seems to end. And while a kid\’s room may never look quite like the perfect rooms in magazines, a few cleve

Stop Stinky Kitchen Smells with Easy Tips from the \”Queen of Clean\”There\’s no masking it: when it comes to unpleasant household odors, the stinkiness wafting from the trash can is tops. According to a

Low Maintenance Living from James HardieHome maintenance can sometimes feel like a full-time job. It seems there’s always something that needs to be repaired, updated, mowed, weeded or replaced, leavi

Battling BedbugsThey may only be the size of an apple seed, but bedbugs are no small matter. While they are not known to transmit diseases, these unwanted pests can leave red, itchy welts on some peop

Gardening With Charlie – Pruning Fruit TreesWhile it\’s easy this time of year to just daydream about next year\’s garden, there are some chores to be done. Late winter is the perfect time for one of my

Gardening With Charlie – How to Grow a TomatoTomatoes are far and away the most popular vegetable grown by home gardeners. Who can resist the vast array of sizes, shapes, colors, and flavors of hybrid

Home Insulation 101Homeowners spend a lot of time and money making their homes comfortable, inviting places to live. But if you\’re not putting some of that effort into what\’s behind the walls, you cou

Deep Clean Forgotten Areas of Your HomeCommon household items can suffer from the wear and tear of everyday use, but a few simple cleaning tricks will help keep them in good condition and extend their

Protecting Your Home from Electrical HazardsTips from Home Improvement Expert Tom KraeutlerRecognizing safety measures in your home
What comes to mind when considering safety hazards around the home?