A South Milwaukee homeowner is experiencing some emotional whiplash after going up against the local government. The City of South Milwaukee sent out a legal notice to a local couple, ordering them to take down a collection of giant skeletons they had displayed in front of their home. However, local NBC outlet TMJ4 reports that …
Landscaping
There’s something timeless about an old oak tree. Maybe it’s the swing that hangs from one of its branches, the cool shade it casts on summer afternoons, or the way it’s quietly witnessed years of backyard memories. But when it comes to landscaping beneath one, things get tricky. You might picture a lush, green lawn …
Perfect for a sunny garden, irises produce beautiful, stunning flowers from the late spring into the summer, depending on the type of iris you chose. But what plants should you plant nearby, so your garden isn’t just full of irises? Finding unique companion plants for these flowers is easy when pairing them with other plants …
After watching @buildsbykristen carve out a backyard paver path with headphones and a yoga pose, a whole chunk of the internet had one collective thought: “Phenomenal!” Her results were clean, sharp, and oddly satisfying. She didn’t need a bulldozer; her crew was a shovel and a hand tamper that probably counts as a workout. Inspired …
Homeowners planning backyard fireworks for July 4 may want to check product names and model numbers before lighting anything. More than 100,000 fireworks sold nationwide have been recalled because of explosion and burn hazards, according to WAFB. The recalls involve two Winco Fireworks International products announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July …
Lake Township trustees have rejected a rezoning request that would have turned residential land near Walbridge, Ohio, into an M-2 heavy industrial dump. The proposal involved property at 508 Union Street, which is currently residential, according to 13abc. The request drew a packed room of residents at a special meeting before trustees voted it down. …
A Texas homeowner says a solar panel installation turned into a roof-leak dispute that took months of calls, emails, texts, and a certified letter to move forward. John Haukness told FOX 26 Houston that leaks began after solar panels were installed on his Texas City home in 2024. He said he first noticed peeling paint …
Snake season sneaks up fast. As temperatures climb, snakes that have been dormant all winter start moving again, into yards, under porches, and along walking trails. For dog owners, that’s not just an inconvenience. It’s a real safety concern. Snake bites in dogs happen more often than many people realize. According to Frontiers Veterinary Science, …
What do you need to make your home look like it belongs in a glossy real estate listing? Marble fountains? A hedge maze? Often, a few wise landscaping choices, some structural, some simple, can completely change how your house is perceived from the curb. Landscaping can make your place feel intentional, polished, and pulled together …
A South Bend homeowner got her power restored after a June 11 storm, but the repair work left a second problem across her backyard: deep lawn damage. Geraldine Woodard, who lives off Riverside Drive, told WNDU that a storm knocked down a power line in her backyard. Indiana Michigan Power sent a crew to repair …