The Porch

Winter in all its beauty has a way of turning our moods dark and gloomy after one too many blizzards. By February, we have convinced...

January 1st, that gleaming fresh start. It sits there, at the first breath of a new year, and beckons to us. “Shoot for the stars!” it...

We’re all guilty of procrastinating every now and then. And holiday shopping is no exception. Fortunately, there are some easy (and...

It’s beginning to look a lot like…costly heating bills and chimney fires? Not this winter! Just follow this quick list of do’s and don’ts...

‘Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house not a creature was stirring—except for you in a flurry of tape, wrapping paper,...

Sometimes unwanted pests find their way into a home – not your garden variety termite or mouse, but something else. A bigger, more...

While exciting, it’s easy as a first-time homeowner to feel overwhelmed by all the expenses that come with it. Furniture is no exception,...

If you’re reading this, it’s because you want to take the best possible care of your baby. Parenthood takes on a whole new set of stresses...

The Thanksgiving holiday is a time to reflect, spend time with family, and of course, EAT! Arguably the most comforting meal of the entire...

Are you a list maker? Do you often find yourself spending more time writing your to-do list than you do on actually accomplishing your...