The Maine Educational Loan Authority provides Maine students and their families with a supplemental or alternative student loan program to assist with the costs of college attendance. Alternative education loans exist to bridge the gap between the full cost of a higher education and traditional financial aid resources such as scholarships, grants, and Federal education […]

HOMESCHOOLERS BEAT NATIONAL AVERAGE ON ACT ACT published its results for 2009. On a scale of 1–36 homeschoolers scored an average of 22.5, which beat the national average of 21.1. “This is a remarkable achievement and shows that homeschool parents are successfully preparing their children for college,” said Michael Smith, president of HSLDA. According to […]

Have you been involved in a wild wedding? Did your wedding party hip-hop to Eminem down the aisle? Were you married in the movie theater where you met, or on skates or in go-carts from your first date? Did you take the plunge by bungee jumping to your reception? Was Elvira your maid of honor […]

From yard work and pest control to cleaning and taking care of home systems, there’s a lot that goes into maintaining a house. Everything Home offers practical tips and expert know-how to help anyone take good care of their home. Regular lawn mower maintenance is vital to keeping this tool running well. These tips from […]

A backyard can be a sanctuary for some people. It’s a place to which individuals can retreat, offering an extension of living space in the great outdoors. Chances are, a homeowner prefers to have his or her yard fenced in to maintain privacy. But homeowners aren’t always fond of traditional fencing materials. A natural fence […]

Have you ever passed by a house with two ball-like trees flanking the front door? Those ball-like trees are called topiaries, and it took several hours of careful shaping and pruning to create them. If you are interested in creating some topiaries for your landscape, read on for more information. People have been pruning plants […]

A lot of kids run in and out of your home every day. Some are teenagers, and some are not. Some are so young, in fact, that you’ve started to think it would be a good idea to childproof your home. While you’re at it, you might want to childproof your garden. Here’s how. Just […]

Taking the DIY approach to lawn and garden care has many advantages, such as saving money and offering some fresh air and exercise, but sometimes it can turn into a timely endeavor. By the time you round up tools and supplies, figure out a plan of action and get working, you could easily lose half […]

Spring in the garden is a dangerous time. The temptation is to go out on those warm, sunny days and plant ’til you drop. Not only is that strenuous on your body and mind, it can also lead to the proverbial glut of food in a few months. A better solution is to plan out […]

First-time homeowners can be overwhelmed at the responsibility that comes with home ownership. While some of those responsibilities can be stressful, others can prove therapeutic. Many homeowners find caring for their lawns to be an enjoyable hobby that helps relieve stress. Time spent outdoors in the warm sun helps improve mood, and a lush lawn […]