Lifestyle

Many people enjoy the warmer air of summer, but it’s important to have a cool place to retreat once temperatures become particularly warm.

The Rockingham County Department of Fire and Rescue is sharing tips to keep your home safe while you’re away on vacation.

Weather can be unpredictable, even during the warmest months of the year. Summer days may feature strong thunderstorms and downpours, followed by stretches of extremely hot and dry conditions.

Plants add aesthetic appeal to any landscape. A pop of plant-produced color here and there can complement any landscape, but homeowners also can use plants to liven up hardscapes as well.

Gardening enthusiasts may be wondering how they can manage their backyard gardens as the peak growing season comes to a close.

Natural disasters and severe storms can leave a trail of devastation in their wake. When such events occur, people are left to pick up the pieces, and that may involve assessing damage to their homes.

Virginia Momentum is hosting a July 4th run in Downtown Harrisonburg.

Stunning floors are hard to miss, and floors that are well past their prime are equally noticeable. Aging floors may fall somewhere between fading and failing to live up to homeowners’ standards. Fading floors may not need to be replaced immediately, but the following are some signs that indicate existing floors are nearing their expiration date.

In Spring, fawns can often find their way into yards, gardens, and hayfields. Often, concerned citizens think these fawns need help, but in almost all cases, the best way to help is to simply give the fawn space and leave it alone.

Every gardener encounters uninvited dinner guests in the garden. The trick is knowing how to break up the party.