There are a lot of options for heating your home in the wintertime: oil, propane, electricity, et cetera. And there’s always those old wool sweaters in the back of your closet, although I wouldn’t rely on them for a Vermont winter! One option that many people choose is heating with wood, either in a wood… Read More
The last of the leaves are finally raked, the tulip bulbs planted, the asparagus mulched. The lawn has gotten its final cut; you’ve even remembered to put away the beach toys and locate the snow shovel. Now it’s time to sit back, put your feet up and tune in to a good football game, right?… Read More
No matter where they live, most people must heat their homes for at least a portion of the year. Here in Vermont, the saying goes that there are eight months of winter and four months of bad sledding, so heating the home is an important issue. In southern states, warming the house may only be… Read More
There is so much to love about winter. Walking to the shed and hearing the crunch of frost underfoot. Feeling the rush of blood back into our cheeks when we re-enter the house. The aroma of cinnamon and apples. The pleasant crackle of a fire. There is also much to be done to prepare for… Read More
A scoop of sand can keep you from sliding a long way. It’s easy to forget how treacherous winter driving gets. While your dependent upon the hardworking road crews for keeping roads and highways in drivable condition, you can take an active role in preventing skidding on your own driveway. Even if you pay for… Read More
Fall is a busy time for most homeowners. With so much to do getting the house ready for winter or cleaning up the garden, lawn care is often neglected. However, a lawn is a living organism that needs to be taken care of all year round—even when the mowing season is over. Learn how winterizing… Read More