by Karyn Winrich (financial-literacy.info) Are you thinking about renovating your home? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Renovations can be a great way to make your home more comfortable and functional, but they can also be time-consuming and…
Paint color trends over the last few years have been going back to the warm hues of the 50s. Interestingly they come from the outdoors: dark greens to reddish sands. Some ideas being shared are warm greens that create cozy…
2023 All American Flower Selection Winners are: Coleus Premium Sun Coral Candy is the first AAS Winner for a coleus. A compact plant with coral and green serrated leaves is great for containers. Holds its colors well in sun but…
With the last blizzard, we had that left some people without power, maybe it is time to think about investing in a generator for your home. The ideal generator for the whole house is called a standby generator. This will…
By Karyn Winrich financial-literacy.info Need to Move While Starting a New Business? It Can Be Done! Starting a new business is a huge undertaking, and without having to move at the same time, which can make the whole process even…
All American Selections of 2023 winners are judged on toughness, disease resistance, and uniqueness from many varieties. Here are the vegetable winners: Starting with Pepper Cayenne Wildcat F1 a cayenne pepper with thicker walls than other varieties. Produces a sweet,…
7 Common Real Estate Document Problems By Karen Winrich @ Financial Literacy (financial-literacy.info) Buying a home might seem like a test of your patience — if you’re tired of touring multiple homes, talking to your agent, and juggling the influx…
Is that wood deck looking old and rough going into winter? It might be time now to refresh the look of your tired deck by staining or painting. Staining is by far the easiest method to use. Stains come in…
Resin surfacing has become popular recently after coming over from England and Ireland. This is a process of mixed colored gravel with epoxy for driveways, paths, and patio surfaces. They provide good traction when wet, the water through (depending on…
There is nothing like using wood when you are grilling. Wood cooking goes back to the stone age. Now it has become an art. Using different types of woods gives different flavors to what you are cooking or smoking. Like…
I am getting a few evergreen questions with similar problems. My tree is an arborvitae that is turning brown on the south side. What is happening? It may be winterburn in evergreens. The fancy term is winter desiccation. A lot…
Interior paint colors for 2022 are becoming much bolder hopefully coming out on the other side of the pandemic. People are looking for bright and uplifting colors natural colors. Not saying that the soothing neutrals of whites and light browns…
The most common outdoor grilling station is one made of concrete or patio blocks sitting on a wood patio or wooden one. It can have an overhead roof with a patio table and chairs. You can make it as cheap…
The most common outdoor grilling station is one made of concrete or patio blocks sitting on a wood patio or wooden one. It can have an overhead roof with a patio table and chairs. You can make it as cheap…
Making the basic candle takes three ingredients which are wax, wick, and container. The first step is to place the wick into the container putting a weight on the bottom so it does not float up. You can use an…