Useful Tips That Make Gardening More Enjoyable
I'm anything but a master of the soil, but I sure love to putter in my vegetable and flower gardens. And this year, with food prices continuing to soar, I ...
03-20-2023
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Install a Solid Surface Tub Surround
The three walls surrounding a bathtub take a lot of abuse, especially if the bathroom serves a house of family members who bathe daily. Those conditions call for ...
03-20-2023
Design Recipes: Black, White, and Gold
By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service Netural colors remain the go-to for many interior designers. Why? Because they blend well with other colors and provide an ideal ...
03-19-2023
Hopping Into Spring Decorating
By Katie Laughridge From Tribune News Service With the arrival of spring comes a renewed sense of energy and joy, and what better way to celebrate the season ...
03-18-2023
Frank Lloyd Wright Farmhouse
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1955, this unique home is situated on a 76-acre parcel in California’s Central Valley. The 4,041-square-foot, seven-bedroom, six-bath residence was built in ...
03-16-2023
Puppy’s Hernia Needs Surgical Repair
Q: Rosie, our pit bull puppy, has a soft lump where her belly button should be. When we push on it, it disappears temporarily. What is it, and ...
03-16-2023
Here’s How You Can Boost Your House’s Curb Appeal
By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Curb appeal, the general attractiveness of a home’s visage, accounts for up to 7% of a house’s sales price, according to ...
03-15-2023
5 Extreme Lawn, Patio and Garden Cost-Cutters
For some of us, there are few spring joys that are as soul-satisfying as a healthy, lush green lawn. Or a pristine patio with clean furniture and accessories. ...
03-15-2023
When First Jumping Into Rental Real Estate—Be Very Careful
Dear Monty: I want to buy my first rental property with my husband. We plan on purchasing with cash and buying cash flow of $1,500 a month. We ...
03-14-2023
5 Essential Tips to Know Before Painting a Piece of Furniture
Refreshing furniture can be a quick, DIY-friendly process that gives new life to an old piece. With just a few hours of work, you can easily transform secondhand ...
03-14-2023
These Are the Most Common Spring Cleaning Mistakes
By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The tree leaves are sprouting and the flowers are blooming. Spring is nearly here, and that means it’s time to do ...
03-13-2023
Build in a Wall Niche
In many old homes you’ll often see a wall niche built into a wall as a focal point in a room as a showcase for a favorite piece ...
03-13-2023
Reader Discovers It’s Difficult to Pay the Balance to the Penny
Dear Cheapskate: This is petty perhaps, but how does one ever completely pay off a credit card account? We paid off a credit card recently (Hallelujah!) by sending ...
03-13-2023
Want a Healthy, Bountiful Garden? Start With the Soil
All soil isn't created equal. Soil is the first and perhaps most critical part of creating and sustaining a healthy and bountiful garden. It's much more than just ...
03-13-2023
Are You Loading Your Dishwasher Wrong?
By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution There are few things quite as frustrating about household chores as opening a dishwasher to discover still-dirty dishes. Trying to ascertain ...
03-12-2023
Should I Get an AC Inspection?
By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi It might seem early to start thinking about your air conditioning unit, but late winter and early spring are the ...
03-11-2023
Do’s and Don’ts for Big, Bold Colors
By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service With so much design focus on minimalism and neutral interiors dominated by taupe and black, bold colors remain a stable choice ...
03-11-2023
This Is Why Your Basement Floods During Stormy Weather
By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution When it rains, your basement can flood for a number of reasons. Gravity is the main culprit, of course, since your ...
03-11-2023
Garden Appreciation Boosts Well-Being, Study Finds
In a first-of-its-kind study that looked at the appreciation of home gardening, rather than the active practice of it, researchers found that merely taking delight in the beauty ...
03-10-2023
Styling Your Bookshelf
By Katie Laughridge From Tribune News Service Bookshelves are a versatile and functional piece of furniture that can enhance the look of any space in your home. While ...
03-10-2023
For Celebrity Aesthetician Tammy Fender, Beauty Is More Than Skin-Deep
When you enter Tammy Fender’s holistic spa in West Palm Beach, Florida, you’ll immediately notice the scent of plant essences and the sight of everyone in white—a color ...
03-10-2023
Good Drawings and Detailed Instructions Help You Avoid Remodeling Nightmares
I’d like to share a story with you. This saga transpired over the past six weeks, and I feel it contains a valuable lesson that could save you ...
03-10-2023
Flying With Babies and Toddlers Safely
Free is good, but it’s not always the best course. That’s especially true when you are flying with infants and toddlers. Yes, children two and under can fly ...
03-9-2023