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A Tour of Home Styles Around the World
By Chris Petry There is a lot of variety in the housing market. I’m not just talking about Northeastern, Ohio. Let’s take a look at some of the extremely interesting and culturally-important home styles you might see in different locales around the globe. The Adobe House- American Southwest Some home styles take their name from the material used to produce them. Adobe refe
Getting Ready for Fall!
By Chris Petry I’m about to tell you something that may shock you. Horrify you. Depress you. Have you removing clumps of your own hair like you’re weeding the garden. School is starting soon. How soon? In just one to two weeks, the majority of schools will have opened their doors for the Fall 2024-Spring 2025 learning season. Where did the time go? Now that you’ve had
The Popularity of Birdwatching
By Chris Petry Unless you suffer from an unfortunate case of Ornithophobia, or the fear of birds, you likely don’t mind the sight of your state’s native birds, fluttering about your property. Sure, no one likes power washing the deck after the geese return from the Great North but birds, with their varied plumage and graceful whirling and twirling have an intriguing, if curious, all
Woodland Safety Tips Summer 2024
By Chris Petry Summertime is outdoor time. While most of us will probably spend that time lying on a beach with a never-ending stream of cocktails, some of us will prefer to journey into the wild untamed wilderness to reclaim our place in nature. Okay, let’s be honest, most of us will never step off the gravel of a half-mile loop at the local park but that doesn’t mean there’s
Tis' the Season... of Ticks
By Chris Petry Recently, after a bout of achy throbbing muscles and joint pain, I was tested for Lyme Disease. The good news? No Lyme Disease. The bad news? Methinks, I had an allergic reaction to a common medication. Ah, well. Today, we’re not going to speculate about the state of my health. Today, we’ll talk about a little preventative work you, and I for that matter, can do to en
Tricks for Enhancing Your Outdoor Space on a Budget
By Tammy Pitts As the temperature heats up across Ohio, everyone is eager to spend more time outdoors, but is your outdoor space ready? Upgrading your backyard or patio doesn’t have to be costly. Here are some affordable ideas to transform your boring backyard into a delightful retreat. Add a splash of color Rather than splurging on new and expensive patio furniture, pick up a few
Make Every Day Earth Day
By Chris Petry On Monday, millions of conservationists, environmentalists and environmentally-conscious citizens celebrated Earth Day. On Earth Day you may have given extra consideration to you and your home’s carbon footprint. Maybe you finally made good on your promise to buy recycling bins, committed to reducing the amount of plastic waste in our oceans and landfills by buying locally
Landscaping 2024 What's In?
By Chris Petry You know how it goes. One minute you’re griping about the seemingly-endless rainfall and the next, you’re punching your steering wheel trying desperately to merge into one lane because the DOT thought 5:00 p.m. was the optimal time to fill potholes. Where does the time go? Don’t forget, somewhere between your 4th slice of pizza and your 50th binge watch
Greening Up Your Home for Health and Curb Appeal
by Chris Petry In recent years, more and more people have embraced green technology to slow the creation of non-renewable waste, save on energy bills, and create a more eco-friendly and sustainable future. Homeowners have increasingly incorporated greener building materials and fixtures into their renovations, including bamboo-flooring, recessed LED lighting, rooftop solar panels, more efficien
A Total Solar Eclipse
by Chris Petry On April, 8th, this year, a total solar eclipse will pass over the North American continent. Now, what is a total solar eclipse and why should you care? A total solar eclipse is achieved when the moon lines up directly between the Earth and the Sun, and despite being infinitesimally smaller than the Sun, temporarily blocks it from view on Earth. You may remember that the
