These days, everyone is looking to save time. We aim to help! We will offer a simple tip for everything from home renovation to cleaning to home buying in this space every month.

Today’s tip: Now is the time to spruce up your lawn

This year’s hot summer has taken its toll on grass. If your lawn looks anemic, with bare spots here and there, now is the time to address the problem, as temperatures begin to cool. This way, notes grass seed company Pennington, “Your grasses will enjoy a full fall season, plus a second cool growing season come spring.” Reseeding is an easy task: Simply rake bare spots, cast seeds evenly over the area, then cover with a half an inch of compost or topsoil. Water in the early morning and evening until they germinate, approximately 7 to 21 days later. You’ll thank yourself come spring!