Farmers will soon be growing hemp legally in Minnesota thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill, but challenges remain on how the state will implement industrial hemp as an insurance crop. The state must submit a plan on how it will…
Done right, exterior entry lights makes the most of what you’ve got, complementing your home’s architecture, increasing security, and helping guests navigate their way to the front landing. That said, it can be a real challenge to select the perfect…
Washers, dryers, refrigerators, and toasters: these appliances aren’t items that most people get excited about. For the most part, we’re just happy if they work properly — much less offer Wifi. But some unique small kitchen appliances are turning heads…
There are so many kitchen gadgets out there that claim to make your life easier. I filtered through the fluff and found a few cool kitchen products that will come in handy. Here are some old and some different. I…
A new kitchen faucet can add style and functionality while taking less than an hour to replace. Number of Faucet Holes and Spacing New kitchen faucets will cost anywhere from $50 to $1,000, but the price goes up substantially if you change to…
Searching for a stylish but affordable material for your kitchen countertop? Don’t snub your nose at inexpensive kitchen countertop surfaces like laminate Consider that between the brands Formica and Wilsonart, more than 325 colors and patterns are available. This makes…
With the growing interest in smart home technology is the question most homeowners have before they purchase these products is whether the investment is worth the price in the long run? Will investing in a smart thermostat, a smart wall…
Calving season is a busy time for beef producers and it seems every year a calving book gets washed in the washing machine with valuable information never to be read again. So, an app for your phone might be a…
Container homes, looking for an inexpensive backyard office or a tiny house in the woods? Check out the growing field of container architecture, which offers container homes constructed from reused shipping containers. Builders today offer prefab container homes. There are…
If you find you’re becoming restless with your furniture, consider updating the hardware. This simple fix can majorly transform dressers and cabinets with new cabinet knobs, taking them from blah to wow! New hardware can make inexpensive pieces look vintage…
Consider a door knocker for a quick upgrade to your front door. Depending on how you like visitors to announce themselves, you might want to consider a door knocker for the handsome authority it brings to a door. Most door knockers…
If you ever feel the need to make some sort of change in or around the house, consider starting small before doing something drastic like painting the walls a new color or flipping the furniture around. Sometimes making a little…
Since the outdoor deck plays such a key role for your exterior, it’s very important to give your design ample thought before diving in.When it comes to outdoor deck ideas, your first point of consideration should be the construction materials used.…
Choosing a quality door knob is important both aesthetically and to provide adequate security for your home. The term lockset refers to both the door handle and lock, which can be combined in several ways: Unique handles. Handle and lock…
Your yard is an important part of your home; you use it for hosting parties, spending a quiet evening after work and even for attracting wildlife. In any case, most homeowners like to maintain backyard and front yard privacy. So…