The Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) from the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard says growth in improvement and repair expenditures is expected to remain solid throughout the year and into 2022. And building a deck is one of the popular improvements homeowners are making to expand their living space outdoors. At the…
How to Keep Your Pets Calm and Safe During Fourth of July Fireworks Shows
By Mary Ramsey From The Charlotte Observer Fireworks shows are a summer staple, especially on and around the Fourth of July, but they can also be a source of anxiety for pets and their owners. In addition to the fireworks themselves posing a potential danger to animals, the loud noises, bright lights and strong smells…
Style at Home: Lovely Lake House Essentials
By Katie Laughridge From Tribune News Service What is going on with this June weather? It’s usually August before this type of heat and humidity reach us! It makes me want to pack up the family and find some fresh (hopefully breezy) air at the nearest lakeside abode. However, with a newborn at home, it…
Best of Treasures: Piece Likely Intended to Be a Picture Frame Is Exuberant, Uncommon
June 29, 2022
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By Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson From Tribune News Service Dear Helaine and Joe: I am wondering if you can help me identify this piece. It is marked “Meriden Quadruple Silver Plate” on the back. I would like to know the approximate age and anything else you can tell me. I have searched the…
How to Keep Your Home Cool When It’s Hot Outside
By Nancy Ngo From Star Tribune (Minneapolis) A recently released summer outlook predicts temps will be higher than average. It’s going to be a hot summer. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) just released its latest outlook predicting that temperatures will be higher than average this summer in most of the country. When it…
Plumber: Glass Bathroom Vessel Sinks Offer Trendy Textures and Colors
By Ed Del Grande From Tribune News Service Q: Hi Ed: We plan on installing a new vessel-type glass bathroom sink. A big attraction to a glass sink is the striking colors and textures available. So we don’t miss anything, can you recommend some trendy colors/textures for us? — Betty, New York state A:…
5 Tips for Summer Backyard Entertaining on a Budget
While you may never be on the Martha Stewart or Ina Garten level of home entertaining (after all, we don’t all have a home in East Hampton with a lush backyard), there’s no reason you can’t aspire to these mega-hostesses’ easy, breezy entertaining philosophies. And while you’re at it, you can aspire to host for…
How to Sell Your House for the Highest Price Possible
June 28, 2022
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So you’re getting ready to sell your house. Just thinking about it can be an overwhelming experience. Should you hire a real estate agent? Should you do a FSBO (for sale by owner) to keep from paying that big commission? Should you spend a lot of money to paint and re-carpet — at least the…
How Should I Prep My Pool for Summer?
By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi As summer dawns, your pool’s sparkling waters no doubt beckon. But before you dive in, it’s important to awaken your pool from its winter slumber with a few small preparations. You can handle many of these tasks yourself, but a professional pool maintenance company can take…
Design Recipes: How to Make a Great First Impression With Foyers, Entries
By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service Foyers and entries serve as the greeting point for any home. They should be inviting and welcoming, as they are also the first impression for guests. The first impression should be strong while also functional. Where do you start? First, step back and put yourself into the role…
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