Ann Nguyen's Blog

 If your team hasn’t started already, now is the time to plan for 2022. It’s easy to become overwhelmed at the thought of business planning and never get around to it. To simplify the process, you’re going to establish the “why,” “what” and “how” behind business planning. Identifying the main rea...

2020 was the year for staying home. Because of this, many people turned to home innovations to transform their space. In fact, according to a news report, shortly into the mass shutdown in 2020, home renovations increased by 58% from the previous year. One notable increase was installing backyard...

 The cooling temperatures of autumn offer a long-awaited break from summer’s scorching heat, but you won’t relax for long—the beautiful colors of the leaves also signal that yardwork for homeowners is bound to pick up again. Hey, they don’t call it “fall” for nothing. If you have trees—or if you’...

There’s something magical about watching a movie outdoors—the fresh air, the novelty of a big screen under the stars, the excitement of a group of people all laughing along to their favorite lines. And you don’t have to wait for your local park district to host a screening, either, when you creat...

Experience the Truckee-Tahoe’s Sierra Nevada when the forest is an explosion of color! Red, gold, and orange leaves turn our uncrowded trails into a beautiful sight, so don’t leave your camera at home! The weather - cool, crisp mornings and warm, sunny afternoons - is ideal for outdoor adventures...

 (TNS)—Will you be traveling solo with kids or grandkids? Here are five ideas to ensure that good times are had by all. Bring backup.Of course, you want to spend time with the kids, but every grown-up deserves a little R&R on their own holiday. Bring along a favorite auntie, your college roommate...

Our homes harbor more than just our families and possessions. Home is also where pollutants, allergens, and other irritants accumulate and thrive, with possible harmful effects on our health. Here are some simple steps homeowners can take to improve the air quality at home and increase their comf...

(BPT)—Basements are back. With houses at a premium and proliferation of DIY how-tos, more homeowners are feeling inspired to reclaim unused space. Updating your lower level is a sound investment. REMODELING magazine’s 2016 Cost vs. Value Report put the average basement remodel at $61,303, with a ...

Having limited outdoor space is no reason to curb your love of gardening or to settle for less than a thriving green space. From tasty fruits and veggies to flowering plants, trees, and shrubs, container gardening is a great way to enhance your small deck or patio, say gardening editors at HGTV. ...

Do you like to eat locally? While the summer has an abundance of fresh produce for you to grab at your local farmer’s market, as fall hits, many wonder what local produce is still available. Below are the top five things to eat this autumn, available in most regions in the country. Apples! All ha...