Here’s some no-nonsense advice from a pro. When it comes to hiring a paving contractor, retired industry veteran Ricky Villamaino has a wealth of insight to share. As the former president of Villamaino Paving Company in East Longmeadow, MA, Ricky spent decades in the business helping homeowners turn...

If thou tastest a crust of bread, thou tastest all the stars and all the heavens . – Robert Browning There’s few who would disagree with those lines from the poet Browning; we’re not talking about mass-produced white sandwich bread, but the golden brown, crusty goodness of a fresh loaf of homemade s...

The Preservation League of New York State is thrilled to share that the Glen Conservancy is one of six organizations receiving funding from its Preservation Opportunity Fund. The Glen Conservancy was awarded $15,000 toward the restoration of their historic windows. The Glen Conservancy President Ron...

Most families have Easter traditions they enjoy and hope to pass along to the next generation. Growing up, getting a new Easter outfit was a biggie. You didn’t want to show up in your regular church clothes for Resurrection Sunday. Mama always made sure us girls had a new dresses and shoes – maybe a...

As much as we might wish that May lilacs or June peonies would last forever in our gardens, they’re fleeting pleasures. One of the best ways to preserve those wonderful moments and revisit them in the future is by photographing your garden. If you don’t take pictures because you’ve been disappointed...

In 2023, the U.S. lost 48% of its agriculturally managed honeybee colonies in an unprecedented year. But the issue is more complex than the statistics can communicate. In a Cornell Keynote from eCornell, Marina Caillaud, a lecturer of entomology in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences (CALS), ...

Bathroom renovations are significant undertakings that cost homeowners sizable amounts of money. According to Remodeling magazine’s “2024 Cost vs. Value Report,” the average cost of a mid-range bathroom remodel across the U.S. in 2024 was around $25,000. Homeowners who want an upscale remodel can ex...

New growth is a hallmark of spring, whether it plays out in the birth of birds and bunnies or with the returned buds on trees and plant stalks. While most greenery rebounds naturally, lawns may need a little extra TLC in order to return to their once lush, green glory. Revitalizing a lawn in spring ...

Tomatoes are a versatile ingredient in many meals that are just as delicious in a garden salad as they are stewed and simmered in a favorite sauce. Tomatoes are a major source of the antioxidant lycopene, which can reduce one’s risk of heart disease and cancer. Tomatoes also are a great source of vi...