For many homeowners or renters with yards, developing the front or rear spaces of our dwelling places into an outdoor haven of relaxation and enjoyment is near the top of our priority lists. And why ...

A lot of people make a big deal of New Year’s resolutions and starting over, but the season of rebirth – for me, anyway – is spring. And this spring, I have my eye firmly planted on designing an ...

In this economy?” is the natural reaction to today’s housing market, which is especially tough for Gen Z folks trying to get started on the next chapter of their lives. Even though most of us are ...

Home decor trends come and go, but some of the most popular current trends aim to shift away from new, modern styles and focus more on timeless decor. Several coastal-inspired decor trends have taken ...

In most cases it’s easy for homeowners to see when they need to hire an arborist. If a tree dies, you want it removed as quickly as possible, for a couple of reasons. If it starts rotting, it becomes ...

Russell Griffin apparently doesn’t mind immersing himself in thankless jobs, at least to some degree. “Right now, he works very hard at managing the budget, and he does all the internal affairs ...

On March 26, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center received an urgent call about a gray seal pup entangled in fishing line in North Beach. Since his subsequent rescue by MMSC staff, the male seal has ...

From commemorative beach badges and lamppost signs to moving the borough council’s May meeting to the firehouse, Ship Bottom is going all out to celebrate its 100th year as Long Beach Island’s gateway ...

Against the backdrop of a misty Saturday in April and with a national stand against President Donald J. Trump and Elon Musk taking place across the country, more than 1,500 participants found their ...

There’s a lot of discussion about the high price of groceries, especially for families with children. One thing I haven’t heard about is the price of pet food. I keep seeing commercials on television ...

Earlier this month the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection unveiled an informational website and mapping tool, at nj-tidal-wetland-monitoring-network-njdep.hub.arcgis.com, to help the public, ...

The Little Egg Harbor Board of Education proposed a new 2025-26 school year budget that would result in a 32.6% tax rate increase at its April 3 special meeting. That means the owner of a home ...