Crate training a puppy without giving in to their puppy eyes
I received an email asking for help regarding a four-month-old puppy that struggles to settle when left alone in the crate when the family is home and moving around the house. The puppy barks for attention, then inevitably, someone either feels bad for the puppy or...
Top reasons to purchase a home in the fall
Real Estate Matters As we wrap up the 13 weeks of summer, the children go back to school and we get back to fall routines, most homebuyers assume that they will be unable to find a house that fits their needs during the fall. Nothing could be further from the truth....
The second act for your summer barbecue
Life is What Happens So here I am, writing Coast-Host-Post … after Labor Day. Why didn’t I get to it sooner? Try 24 overnight guests since Memorial Day — plus two weeks of VRBO visitors — with me, low-key on-site, running to Walmart for the occasional room air...
The best surf session of the summer of ‘25
Not all surf sessions are created equal. In fact, they are profoundly unequal. Unlike a tennis court, the ocean is never the same twice — you can’t just show up and play. The surf is dependent upon a near-infinite number of variables that are constantly changing. Some...
Easy-to-grow plants for the new gardener
Let It Grow If you are planning on stepping into the world of gardening, it’s best to start with easy-to-grow plants. Early successes will encourage you to stick with your new hobby. Observe whether your garden is sunny, shady, damp, or dry, and then choose the best...
