Articles by Laura Firszt

Is your house looking tired and shabby from the outside? Would you like to spruce it up to sell … or just to make coming home more enjoyable? There are tons of improvements...

So you removed that old or diseased tree from your property. That’s one problem solved ... but now you’re left with a second dilemma: how to remove the tree stump? Check...

The other day I visited a young couple who’d recently bought their first home – a fixer-upper with good bones and an affordable price. They were feeling pretty pleased with...

hole house fans (AKA attic fans) were first used in the US a century ago, but fell out of favor as air conditioning became common. Now homeowners are taking a second look at this method...

What’s the most important piece of furniture you’ll ever buy? IMHO, your bed heads the list. That’s where you spend approximately one-third of your time ... and...

The headlines are impressive: “Nor’easter literally blew the roof off!” “86-year-old had his roof blown off!” “Roof blown off Kansas school!”...

Withered lawns, ruined roses, leaves that look like skeletons … these are all examples of the destructive power of the Japanese beetle. Although this insect pest was first...

Is your bathroom just not working for you? Do you want more storage, more space, more convenience? If so, you may be scratching your head over how to improve your bathroom layout fast...

Are you trying your hand at flower gardening for the first time this year? Lucky you! You’re about to embark on an exciting adventure. There’s nothing quite like helping...

Are your cabinets starting to show their age? Would you like to bring your kitchen into the present century … without the major investment of replacing all the cabinetry? Don’t...