Director of Sustainable Living & Landscape Design
Venusrah leads our mission to bring the beauty of the outdoors inside while championing eco-conscious living through innovative gardening, landscaping, and sustainable housing solutions. With an extensive background in environmental science and horticulture, she provides our community with the tools needed to build "living" landscapes that support local biodiversity and energy-efficient habits that reduce the modern home's carbon footprint. Her approach at Homemendous is rooted in the belief that true luxury lies in a home that breathes with nature, guiding our readers to create resilient outdoor spaces and green interiors that flourish for generations.
Make Small Spaces Look Bigger Without Spending Big Making a small room feel open doesn’t require gutting walls or spending half a paycheck. Start with mirrors. Placed right especially across from windows or near light sources they bounce light around and create the illusion of more square footage. One large mirror can do more than […]
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Choose Your Space Wisely Herbs don’t need fancy setups or wide open land but location still makes or breaks your garden. A sunny windowsill, a corner of the patio, or even a raised bed in the yard can work just fine. What matters most is sunlight. Aim for at least six hours a day. Without
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The Non Negotiables: Core Hand Tools Forget fancy gadgets if you’re a homeowner, these five tools are your bare minimum. They cover everything from basic repairs to hanging art without trashing your walls. Start with a claw hammer. It’s the one tool you’ll reach for again and again whether you’re driving nails into a stud
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Spotting the Silent Drips Most plumbing leaks don’t start with a splash they start with a smell, a stain, or a sound. The key is catching them early. First off, trust your nose. A musty, moldy smell in a kitchen cabinet or under a bathroom sink usually means moisture’s been hanging around too long. Don’t
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Winter (January March) Winter doesn’t mess around. If your home isn’t ready, even a mild cold snap can do serious damage. Start with the pipes any exposed plumbing in basements, crawl spaces, or along exterior walls should be insulated. A burst pipe isn’t just annoying; it’s expensive. Next up: your roof. Ice dams can quietly
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The 2026 Solar Landscape at a Glance More homeowners are going solar in 2026 than at any point in the past decade and it’s not just because they care about polar bears. It comes down to dollars, reliability, and long term payoff. With electricity prices creeping up year over year, investing in solar isn’t just
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Smart Storage = Less Waste The average household trashes food that could’ve been saved with a little common sense and better containers. If you can’t see it, you won’t eat it. That’s why clear, airtight containers are your first line of defense. They not only keep food fresher, longer they also make it easy to
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Why Pollinators Matter in 2026 Bees, butterflies, birds, bats they’re not just pleasant to have around. These pollinators are responsible for the reproduction of over 75% of flowering plants, including many fruits and vegetables we rely on every day. Without them, entire ecosystems would collapse, and food production would take a major hit. But these
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What Composting Does for Your Soil Composting isn’t just an eco friendly habit it’s one of the most effective ways to rejuvenate and enrich your soil naturally. Whether you’re working with garden beds, containers, or a backyard plot, composting introduces powerful benefits that build better soil from the ground up. Transforms Waste into Rich, Fertile
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Why Native Plants Matter in 2026 Native plants aren’t trendy they’re efficient. They’ve evolved to thrive in your region’s climate and soil, which means you can forget the constant watering cycle, the synthetic fertilizers, and the battle with pests. These plants know the drill. Once established, most native species need minimal care, freeing up time
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