As a morning runner I spend a lot of time looking at houses and exterior paint and there is a home on my route that has had ladders outside for the last year. The owner is an acquaintance whom I know through my kids’ sports. When he began the project a year ago he had...

You carry your reusable tote bag with you everywhere, you recycle at every opportunity, and you try to bike when taking small trips – but it just doesn’t seem like enough.  If this sounds like you, then you’re probably searching for other ways to help the environment in your daily life – but you might...

Now that summer is in full swing in the Midwest, it’s time to start tackling your home maintenance projects. After a harsh winter, like the one this past year, your home’s exterior may be in rough shape — and even if it’s not, it might be time for a change of color. Painting is the...