March 2019 RSS Feed

So, you are considering a move to Meridian? You are in for a great time! Meridian (located in Ada County) is the fasting growing city in the great state of Idaho, and for good reason. In addition to having the advantage of getting everything you would need from the big city (as Meridian is right next to the state capital of Boise), you will also have all of the awesome things that come from Meridian itself! This city is an absolute treat, as you will soon come to check it out for yourself! Listed here are some things that would be beneficial to know when you move to this great city.

It may be nice to know the statistics involved with the city, so you can get an idea of the financial climate as well as an idea of the people around you. The…

You will find so many different awesome things to do in Boise and the surrounding Treasure Valley area. One of the best things about Boise is that it has all the qualities that you would want from a big city while still having a country vibe since all around the city is a wilderness filled with beautiful nature. This more rural area provides the Treasure Valley with the delicious fresh crops that Idaho is so well-known for. As such, all throughout the Treasure Valley are some truly fantastic farmer’s markets where you can go buy some fruits and vegetables for yourself. Trying out some of these wonderful foods is absolutely one of the greatest ways to experience the Gem State, and farmer’s markets make sure to provide the best and freshest of what…

Are you new to the area or just new to gardening, here are some helpful tips to make sure your garden is successful and healthy?

Idaho is not known for its large amount of precipitation as we only receive approximately twelve inches per year. It is important to conserve by utilizing soaker hoses, irrigation, and sprinklers systems in order to water in order to not water when we receive those rare rainstorms. By using mulch mixed with the organic materials you will be able to keep in the moisture to the soil, in addition, it will help stump the growth of the weeds. By avoiding such things as splashing or sprinkling moisture onto the plant foliage, you can avoid several plant diseases. You want to water your plant's first thing in the morning in…

As a part of the vibrant outdoor culture in Idaho, there are hundreds of hikes and trails that are just waiting to be explored in the Boise area. They range from river-side city walks to intense mountain hikes. With all the variety available, there is something for everyone.

Overlooking downtown Boise is a popular spot for hikers of all ages known as Table Rock. The main Table Rock trail is a 3.7-mile-long loop in the foothills just northeast of downtown Boise. This trail starts right behind the Old Penitentiary and elevates almost 900 feet as you hike up to the top of the ridge, then you make your way back down to the beginning. The trail is a popular one for walkers, bikers and runners and all those who enjoy the outdoors. It is also open for…

Idaho is a beautiful state with even better people. Many who plan to move to the Gem State might be a little worried about how they will cope with the weather or if they will find something to do in their city of choice, but don’t fret! Your move to Idaho just might be the best decision of your life once you discover what it has to offer.

The first thing you’ll want to do is to figure out what your future hometown has to offer. No matter which region of Idaho you live in, there will always be a state or national park nearby to explore. The southeast region of Idaho is near Yellowstone National Park, the western region is closer to the Sawtooth National Forest, while those in the northern panhandle will be able to explore the Payette and Nez…

Whether you are thinking about moving to Idaho or if you are just curious about what goes on there, there are several big questions about the state that are commonly asked.

How big is Idaho? This mountainous state is the fourteenth-largest in America and covers an area of 83,569 square miles. There are over 3,100 miles of rivers in Idaho and 107,651 miles of running water, including creeks and irrigation canals. That’s more than any other state! In fact, the entire length of the United States is only 2,680 miles, so if you were to fit all the rivers end to end, they would be longer than our country. Idaho also has the longest river that is contained entirely within one state – the Salmon River. It’s no surprise that Idaho is known for river sports…

Making a choice to move somewhere is not an easy one. To uproot your entire life and plant it down somewhere else can be a daunting task, and frequently, it does not work out. There are always stories about people making risky moves and reaching their destination to find that it is worse than they expected or does not meet their expectations. Oftentimes, this is just the product of being homesick for the life you lived before and you eventually figure things out so that you live a very nice existence where you have settled down, but that is not always the case. If you are currently in a situation where you are searching for a new place to live and call home, you either know exactly where you are going to go or you have no idea. If you are in the…

If you are like most people, it can often seem like there just is not enough space in your home for all of the things you need to fill it with. There are too few rooms and not enough room within those rooms for furniture or books or really anything you might want to put in there. This can be pretty frustrating and can mean a more cluttered house as things start to pile up in corners and shelving starts to overflow. However, if you know what you are doing and if you have the right kind of creative energy, it is possible to turn this kind of situation around and create more space. You do not have to bite the bullet and try and buy a bigger apartment or a bigger house. This is undesirable, both because it is an expensive proposition and because you are…