A Calendar for Shoppers: August’s Best Buys

Watch for deepening discounts on summer items, along with back-to-school discounts on office supplies and computers. Late summer is also a great time to snag deals on new flooring for your home. Here’s a look at the most significant August discounts. Back-to-school sales. Look for weekly deals on sc

Checklist: August To-Dos for Homeowners

Besides being the hottest month of the year, August is a time of transition. Vacation season is winding down and the school year is starting. Here are several key home maintenance chores to complete. Transition time Break out the backpacks, calculators, and lunch bags. Prepare a place at home for th

Christmas Block Parties Build Stronger Neighborhoods

When residents know each other and spend time together, the entire neighborhood benefits. You could almost say a close-knit neighborhood raises everyone’s property values in an intangible way. Christmas block parties are a great idea for strengthening ties between neighbors and getting to know newco