Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor

  • Woodhaven Lumber and Millwork

    Woodhaven Lumber and Millwork

    Your house is more than a roof and four walls. It’s your home — where memories are born, from your child’s first steps, to their walk down the aisle. That’s why it’s so important to invest with confidence in your home’s building materials. At Woodhaven Lumber and Millwork, they have been dedicated to building long-term…

  • Create a budget-friendly home landscape

    Create a budget-friendly home landscape

    Homeowners understandably envy the award-worthy photo spreads in lawn and garden magazines, wanting to emulate those same looks on their own properties. Scores of designers and landscape architects are involved in the process of creating those amazing lush lawns and perfectly placed plantings. Although not every homeowner has the budget to create lavish landscape designs,…

  • Stop weeds before they take over

    Stop weeds before they take over

    Few things can be as troublesome to gardeners and landscapers as weeds. Weeds seemingly spring up overnight and quickly can overrun lawns and/or garden beds. Landscaping enthusiasts may spend countless hours and weekends coping with weeds without truly getting to the root of the problem. However, preventing weed growth need not be so difficult. According…

  • Top five home projects to help you save money

    Top five home projects to help you save money

    It’s remodeling season, and with so many projects on the to-do list, which should you tackle first? While some projects provide great long-term return on investment, a few simple ones can provide instant savings. Here are the top home spring projects to help you save money: Caulk around windows and doors — Stop air leaks…

  • Spring cleaning projects you don’t want to forget

    Spring cleaning projects you don’t want to forget

    Spring cleaning is an annual tradition in many households. After a winter spent cooped up indoors, spring cleaning can rejuvenate a household and provide a great chance to rid a home of a season’s worth of clutter. Donating old clothes and cleaning out the garage are popular spring cleaning projects, but there are a host…

  • Home trends to expect in the year ahead

    Home trends to expect in the year ahead

    Trends in home remodeling and decor tend to come and go. Something that is popular for a little while can fall out of favor when the next new idea comes along. New trends are always on the horizon, and 2016 may encourage homeowners to try something new. • Metallics and metals are back: Although stainless…

  • Are formal spaces disappearing?

    Are formal spaces disappearing?

    Formal dining and living spaces could once be found in every home. But such rooms are becoming more and more rare, thanks in large part to the rising popularity of multipurpose open spaces. As early as 1992, architects and builders were predicting the demise of formal living spaces in homes. At that year’s International Geographical…

  • Five simple ways to go green at home and save money

    Five simple ways to go green at home and save money

    Thinking green throughout the year can offer some significant benefits. Here are some easy ways you can go green in your own home and lower your energy bills: Invest in a programmable thermostat. It will automatically adjust the temperature in your house, saving you energy while you’re out for the day, away on vacation or…

  • Jaguars pick up third straight Ocean County Relay title

    Jaguars pick up third straight Ocean County Relay title

    By Wayne Witkowski Dan Kaba and his Jackson Memorial High School outdoor tack and field teammates head into the Ocean County championships at Central Regional High School May 12 (4 p.m.) and 14 (10 a.m.) coming off an impressive third straight Ocean County Relay championship that went down to the final event. Trailing by a…