Look no further than this charming four bedroom, two bathroom Rosedale Cape Cod located at 6536 Corkley Road. This is an adorable single-family home listed at a townhome price.

This home is just what you’re looking for ...

2603 Gibbons Avenue, Baltimore

A high level of thought and care has gone into the renovation and mai...

316 Drew St., Baltimore City

Hopkins Bayview is within walking distance and this home is minutes from downtown Baltimore. The convenient location is just one feature of this well maintained rowhome at 316 Drew St. (Baltimore City).

The home offers a fantastic option for a first time home buyer or savvy investor. Another option is that you might be looking to put your finishing touches on this home with great bones.

You will find t...

Thanks to Cindy Bernstein of Aim4Order for this episode of Tips from the Pros with an article about procrastination.

Fear is the parent of procrastination.
Procrastination is the thief of time.
Time is money.
~ Unknown

Procrastination

Procrastination in keeping your home organized can have its roots in fear or other emotions. It leads to clutter and clutter leads to more procrastination. Once you get a handle on that, you can let it go and start the organizing process.

Sometimes clutter comes from not having enough space to put things away. Other times it comes from hanging onto things we really don’t want or need. Once the clutter starts accumulating it can suck away your energy, cause stress and depression.

Often times we...

Thanks to the University of Maryland / Maryland Grows this article on the green tomato dilemma.

Does it ripen on its own after being picked?

I was reminded on social media this morning of an article published back in June by John Porter on the Garden Professors blog. It’s about which fruits (some of which are vegetables in a culinary sense) continue to ripen after being harvested, and which don’t. Using more scientific words, which are climacteric and which are non-climacteric. There’s a useful list — bookmark it!

I referred to that list this summer to confirm that kiwis are among the fruits that will continue to ripen once picked. I have three Siberian kiwi plants (Actinidia kolomikta), two ...

The monthly calendar will help you find activities and October events that are happening in and around the Baltimore metro area. In addition, get the details on what’s happening and where.

BoStrong Musical Festival

The 3rd annual BoStrong Music Festival at Daniel’s Restaurant & Open Air Bar will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 12:00-6:00 pm at Daniel’s Open Air Restaurant. Enjoy music, food, and prizes in support of the BoStrong Foundation.

43rd Annual Sugarloaf Crafts Festival

Come to the Timonium Fairgrounds for the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival on October 11-13 and meet 275+ curated artisans, like jewelry and woodworkers for example, and shop their products.

12 Annual Baltimore DIY Fest

Thanks to Clean Sweep for this episode of Tips from the Pros about creosote in your chimney.

Every year, there are over 25,000 chimney fires across the United States. These fires lead to over $125 million in property damage. Aside from the property damage, there are numerous lives lost and harmed as a result. One of the most notable causes of these tragic chimney and house fires is creosote build-up inside of the chimney or fireplace. What does every homeowner need to know about this hazardous substance?

What Is Creosote?

It is a corrosive and flammable substance that builds up on the inside walls of chimneys and fireplaces. This chemical is made when ash, other gases and wood particles combine on the way out of your chimney...

As you go through the home selling process, you discover all sorts of methods people use to sell their homes. One option is iBuyers. With this method a company buys the home, lists it and then sells it.

This method might be quick, but it’s not a good way to get the most for your home. These iBuyers are usually online only companies, however some more conventional real estate companies are beginning to jump on the bandwagon.

The trend today is that people want to do everything quickly, but this may not be the way to go for your individual situation. while it would be great to sell you home immediate, there are some downsides to using an iBuyer.

Conversely, when I help you sell your home, I take a hands on approach and stick with you every step of the way...

Thanks to Maryland Grows for letting me reprint these gardening tips by University of Maryland experts and master gardeners.

Houseplants

• Before bringing houseplants back into the house: Check plants for ants, earwigs, pillbugs, and other nuisance insects.  Wash off insect pests or apply a labeled houseplant insecticide to control any plant pests such as aphids, scales, spider mites, and mealybugs.
• If the plants have outgrown their pots repot them into the next size pot or remove them, trim back the roots and repot in the same container. Use lightweight, well-drained soilless potting mixes...

Monthly Calendar for September

The monthly calendar will help you find activities and September events that are happening in and around the Baltimore area. In addition, get the details on what’s happening and where.

The monthly calendar will help you find activities and September events that are happening in and around the Baltimore area. In addition, get the details on what’s happening and where.

MD Brewery Tours

Maryland Brewery Tours – Baltimore on September 06, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Firstly, visit Maryland’s finest breweries and secondly do it without the hassle of driving.

Sip ‘N Play

Raise Nation Baltimore presents Sip N Play Epic Social Game Night Series at Charm Night Club on Se...

While meal prepping is not difficult, it can be tough to get going. Once you have a system in place, moving forward will be easier.  In my Monthly Item of Value, get some tips on how to begin planning your weekly meals to make your life easier.

Try your best to make foods that are nutritious and then track your food by using an app. You need only to do quick a search on your phone to find food tracking apps.

MyFitnessPal and Delish are handy food blogs that can help you with food prepping. Pinterest can be a big help in finding easy recipes. In fact, you can use Pinterest as your digital recipe file and they will always be handy no matter where you are.

For the full Monthly Item of Value on Meal Prepping click/tap here.

You’ll get all sorts of tips on how to make your mea...