Tag: home improvement
Spring cleaning: An old-fashioned idea with modern benefits
While it might feel like a tradition from Grandma’s era, modern science says a "seasonal reset" is more important than ever for our busy lives. From reducing hidden allergens to lowering stress levels, a deep clean is about much more than just a tidy room—it's about your health. Check out these updated tips from Ohio State University Extension’s LuAnn Duncan.
Into hot water
A broken water heater sparks memories, laughter and gratitude as one couple looks back on 29 years of old-house quirks, family and the joys of hot water.
Everything to know about sinkholes
Sinkholes can be small nuisances or costly hazards. Learn what causes them, their risks and what to do if one appears on your property.
Bat skills
From mice in the basement to bats in the living room, the Seabolt family’s DIY foundation fixes turn into a battle with nature’s most unwelcome houseguests.
Housing development in southwestern Ohio couples farm life with suburban life
Aberlin Springs, Ohio’s first agrihood, blends farm life with modern living — neighbors share in raising food, tending livestock and building community.
Anchor it with roots before it pollutes
From vanished barns to growing suburbs, soil erosion and sediment pollution threaten Ohio’s waters. Conservation starts with one simple act: Just seed it.
Bottles and boxes
Kym Seabolt pens a love letter to old homes, quirky renovations, vintage treasures and the timeless joy of turning hand-me-downs into a warm, personal home.
DIY vs. ghosts
Old houses whisper, creak, and thump — but is it a ghost, or just another costly repair? Kym Seabolt navigates hauntings, headaches and homeownership humor.
