DIY & Resources

Is your stuff taking over? Time for a little Spring cleaning? Here's a guide to where you can take donations and electronic waste, shred sensitive documents, and more.

Starting yard cleanup too soon can do more harm than good. That's because our yards are important habitats for a wide range of beneficial insects that play a key role in maintaining the health of our garden plants.

Learn how you and your home could benefit from the variety of resources, programs, and rebates to improve the efficiency of your home, reduce your energy use, and reduce greenhouses gases in Maine.

Who says you need an interior decorator or a lavish budget to make your house your own one-of-a-kind home? Here are a few tricks of the trade that I've used when styling my listings on a dime.

Did the previous owner disclose any known results? Did you test for radon in the air or water when you bought your home?

What projects a homeowner should undertake that will recoup the most bang for their buck? You can’t go wrong with curb appeal, kitchens and bathrooms. 

A guide for what to prep and plan around the house before the snow flies.

Overly dry trees are a fire hazard. We've got a video to show you how to keep yours hydrated.

If you're worried about the higher costs of heating and how that may impact you this winter, we've put together a short list of resources to check out.

Check out my curation of how to videos to level up your turkey carving skills and impress your family this Thanksgiving.

Are you planning to carve a pumpkin this Halloween? Or perhaps you're a seasoned pumpkin carver looking for some new ideas? Check out these curated pumpkin carving tips and tricks. 

Look out for your future self by taking the time to prepare in advance. From winterizing your tools and equipment to weatherstripping and more, we've got a list for you.

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If you've never owned a home with a basement before, you may not know how to take care of it - especially if it's an unfinished basement without central air conditioning, which includes most of the older homes in New England and Maine.

Help keep your fur babies safe during these Dog Days of Summer.

With no chance of snow to cover the ground or roof, summer in Maine is a great time to check off any items that may have made their way onto your home maintenance to-do list.

I know between dusk and dawn to be ever vigilant when driving. I am always scanning the side of the roads for any wildlife that may dart out in front of me. I am especially alert when driving in areas known for wildlife activity. But for all of my driving attentiveness, it didn’t help when I was recently getting off a Gardiner exit off 295 when a deer leapt up from a wooded gully and made contact with my car.

Whether you’re renting, own a home, or are thinking about owning a home, MaineHousing has many different programs available to assist you when needed.

Whether you're a first time home owner or a budding DIYer, we've found a video with a great top ten tools for you to start your tool kit. Also, makes a great gift idea list.

Once a week they collect your food scraps that are left in their branded green buckets curbside on the day of your regular trash service pick ups. The scrap bucket is removed and replaced with a clean bucket and if requested, a bag of compost, the end product of the composting process.

Growing up in Maine, we are taught to check ourselves after any walk outside, to wear light color clothing, and to avoid high grass. And yet, a few steps across the lawn to check my mailbox resulted in 2 ticks climbing up my legs. 

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Did you know that as of February 2023, the state of Maine is holding over $300 MILLION in unclaimed property? Unclaimed property refers to money or financial assets such as bank accounts, uncashed checks, life insurance policies, unpaid wages, stocks and dividends, refunds, and safe deposit box contents. Do you have any to claim?

While every animal has a personal comfort zone when it comes to temperature and exposure, you need to be mindful of two things: “If it’s too cold for a person to be outside, it’s too cold for your pet” and tolerance to cold temperatures changes as your pet ages.

Kitchen scrap gardening is the ultimate in recycling and is the perfect activity for keeping busy when snow is on the ground. Additionally, it also offers an environmentally friendly way to save on your grocery bills and is a fun way to get kids interested in gardening.

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I decided this year to have a little craft time with friends and create our own gift bags and gift tags. The materials used are inexpensive, easy to obtain, and very simple to assemble. This would be a great activity for children of all ages. 

Learn how to build a beehive and start enjoying honey from your own back yard.

Did you know that septic systems actually require maintenance? Here's a list of do's and don'ts to keep things running smoothly.

Everyone should have their own compost bin whether for yard waste like leaves or grass clippings or to recycle leftover food scraps like eggshells, coffee grounds, fruit and vegetable peelings. Make yourself some "garden gold".

A resource for guidance on frost dates, when to start seeds, and when to transplant.

A new Maine law went into effect on January 1st, 2022 requiring gas detectors to be installed in certain commercial and residential properties.

Thinking about starting a colony? We chatted with a local beekeeper and put together a list of resources.

Summertime and the livin' is easy. What better way to celebrate the season than with a pool party? Here are some tips on throwing your own.

Becoming a landlord in Lewiston was nothing that my clients had ever envisioned when they started their home search. With a limited budget, they found not just a home but serendipitously took their first step to building their real estate “empire”. Here is their advice for someone just starting out.

Like many Mainers, my friend David is busy each March, tapping trees, collecting, and boiling sap to produce pure made-in-Maine maple syrup.

A relatively new embellishing technique that uses high-voltage electrical current to produce patterns on wood resembling lightning flashes

By complimenting—or swapping out—current accessories with layered textures, vignettes, and blending in warm hues and natural elements, you can create a beautifully staged home.

Here are some helpful tips for keeping a well-staged home in tip-top shape, even as you’re still living in it.

If you’re thinking about moving, selling your house this fall might be the way to go. Here are four highlights in the housing market that may make your decision to sell this fall an easy one.

Typically, out-of-state buyers account for 1 in 4 purchases but this year the ratio has risen to 1 in 3.