Outside Clothes Drying
Save Money, Cut Carbon Emissions and… Get Outdoors! By Noel Smith Drying clothes outside is coming back. Using the timeless combination of sun and wind to dry clothing and linens is becoming popular. It...
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Coastal Home & Garden is California's premier resource for all things home and garden. Connecting the community with industry professionals to tackle all projects, all year long.
The Apple Orchards of Santa Cruz County
In 1859, Stephen G. Martinelli, a young Swiss, settled in the temperate and fertile Pajaro Valley near Monterey Bay, where the apples were of exceptional quality. In 1868 he founded S. Martinelli & Company,...
What’s The Point of Spring Cleaning?
I grew up in upstate New York, where the arrival of spring was a big deal. When the ice and snow had finally melted, the temperature had risen above freezing, and there was a...
Emergency Preparedness Tips
Prepare your home for a power outage Americans who have recently endured a prolonged power outage at home are much more likely to improve their family’s emergency preparation for the future, according to a...
Get Out & Enjoy the Great Outdoors on the Central Coast
A tip for maturing adults, regular exercise can stem the effects of aging! Living on the Central Coast provides many opportunities to get out and enjoy the great outdoors and all its natural beauty....
Bake Away The Winter Blues
When the weather outside turns frightful, baking homemade treats will be so delightful. Whether it’s with friends, the kids or even by yourself, making treats is a great way to keep warm and active...
