A dog eating on tile flooring.
Home & Garden
1 week ago
Pet-Proof Flooring: The Best Options for Four-Legged Family Members

Paws, claws, and accidents can be tough on your floors. Stickler Carpet in Broadway has lots of flooring options for pet owners.

Home & Garden
2 weeks ago
Ancient mosses provide simple groundcover

Though tiny, the ecological role of moss is outsized—providing habitat for insects and other invertebrates, or nesting materials for some bird species.

Home & Garden
2 weeks ago
Homeowners can help preserve essential unsung garden heroes

While moths, flies, beetles and wasps may drive away picnic guests, they’re as essential as butterflies, bumblebees and other ecological wonders. They help pollinate garden plants, devour pests, break down organic matter and nourish other essential wildlife.

Outside deck with couch and chair and a grill.
Home & Garden
1 month ago
Tips for winterizing exterior living areas

When the summer entertaining season draws to a close, homeowners need to ensure their outdoor living areas can handle weather that’s right around the corner.

Bathroom
Home & Garden
1 month ago
How to spot a mold infestation in your home

Potential health concerns related to a home also merit homeowners’ attention. Mold is one such issue. Though it’s impossible to pinpoint how much mold poses a health problem to a home’s inhabitants, it’s fair to suggest homeowners feel that no mold is ideal.

An overview of a living room with dark hardwood flooring.
Home & Garden
1 month ago
Why hardwood floors squeak and when it’s time for something more

Hardwood floors are one of the most beautiful, durable flooring choices a homeowner can make. They can last for generations, but even the best floors can develop squeaks over time. While those squeaks might be annoying, they’re also a great reminder to check in on the health of your floors.

Up close of several watermelons.
Home & Garden
2 months ago
Virginia watermelons thrive in spite of wet weather

Despite a wetter-than-average summer, some Virginia growers are anticipating a watermelon season worthy of celebration.

Up close of a spotted lanternfly on a tree.
Agriculture
2 months ago
Citizen dog detectives can help target, mitigate spotted lanternflies

Spotted lanternflies continue to spread across Virginia. And as experts seek ways to track and control their populations, a new Virginia Tech study found that trained citizen dog-handling teams may offer a solution.

Home & Garden
2 months ago
Hardwood, Vinyl, or Laminate? How to pick the right flooring for your home

Though it’s often taken for granted, flooring lays the foundation—literally and stylistically—for your entire home. It influences not just the look, but the feel and even the acoustics of a space. That’s why choosing the right flooring is more than a design choice; it’s a decision that shapes your daily experience. With today’s wide range of materials, styles, and finishes, the options can quickly become overwhelming. Fortunately, the experts at Strickler Carpet in Broadway are here to guide you every step of the way.

Small lights along a stone path.
Home & Garden
3 months ago
Landscape lighting options to brighten up a property at night

The following rundown of landscape lighting options can illuminate the many different ways homeowners can use light to make their properties more appealing at night.