Blog | Peggy Phifer

How Does Zoning Affect Building Placement & Fencing?

Property owners typically think of zoning regulations concerning building placement as a form of land use. In some ways, the idea of gaining permission to place or erect a structure limits how a property owner can use the parcel. But regulations concerning specific measurements between other elements take this notion ...

Winterization checklist for your vacant home

It’s that time of year again. Many folks are packing up and squaring away their vacation homes meant for warmer weather as they prepare for winter. As you pack your thing’s it’s essential to give your soon-to-be vacant home some “TLC” before you leave for the season. Inspect the roofFirst, examine ...

How to Start Composting at Home

Composting is the act of taking food scraps and yard waste in order to feed the soil and create a more nutritious blend for any plants that you are growing in your home. It's a concept that has many benefits. Not only does composting help you to grow a healthy ...

Common Succulent Problems & How to Fix Them

Photo by Daria Shevtsova from Pexels Succulents are some of the most popular houseplants because they are easy to care for. However, there are some very common problems that you might encounter when keeping succulents despite their low-maintenance demands. Each variety has slightly different needs, but here we will go over ...