For anyone living in an apartment or condo, having a balcony is a major perk. Although it’s not as luxurious as a sprawling backyard, even a tiny balcony provides a private outdoor space where you can kick back and take in some fresh air. And with a little extra attention to the design, your balcony…
From Oregon, With Love and Lavender
In Marilyn Thompson’s experience, life is a journey of unexpected and sometimes very difficult pathways, which are nonetheless part of a divine plan. When she and her husband, Troy, purchased a 2 1/2-acre property on a hill in Oregon’s beautiful wine country, she could not begin to imagine the hardship, the grief, the effort, or…
This Summer’s Top Decor Trends
By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Summer is almost here, which means there is not much time left to get your home season ready. If you need a quick guide to keep up with the year’s trends, we’ve got you covered. Here are the top three decor trends for the summer of 2022: All-natural…
Six Home Inspection Hotspots
Dear Monty: We will be starting our home search soon. We have not toured a physical home but have seen a few videos. We will not buy a home without a home inspection. We want to know where to pay close attention. When we begin touring houses, we wonder if there are any “hotspots” we…
How Can I Stay Cool During Heat Waves?
By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi Odds are that right now your home is hotter than it has been in quite some time. And while the June heat dome across much of America won’t last forever, it won’t be the last series of broiling hot days to come — after all, summer is…
Corning Ware Floral Banquet Dish Set Is Monetarily Valuable
By Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson From Tribune News Service Dear Helaine and Joe: I live in Georgia and have a Corning Ware set of three dishes with their original tops and I think they are vintage. Will you let me know what you think they are worth? They have never been used and are…
Add a Marble Threshold
To conceal the gap between different and unlike floor surfaces, a wood threshold has long been the tradition; but a threshold made of marble can be a nice touch of class. Because of its long-lasting quality, marble is an excellent choice to create safe footing in a passageway, particularly where ceramic, stone or marble tiles…
Unclog a Tub Drain
We have the uncanny ability to find our bathtub drain clogged before we have a busy day and not much free time. Our solution to unclog the drain works sometimes, but not always. Most clogs in a tub drain occur from a buildup of hair in the drain; the choice is unclog it yourself or…
Simple Tips to Keep Things Beautiful and Working Well Around the House
Melted-On Crayon Stains With so many restaurants giving kids crayons to keep them occupied while waiting for the meal to arrive, we have had to learn how to remove crayons from clothes that have inadvertently made their way through both the washer and dryer. Melted-on crayon can be removed by first applying WD-40 to the…
A Comfortable Bathtub for a Small Bathroom
By Ed Del Grande From Tribune News Service Q: Hi Ed: We’re remodeling our smaller bathroom and want a separate shower stall and a bathtub. The shower stall will be custom to give us design flexibility. But we need to find a comfortable tub that can fit smaller spaces. Any ideas? — Todd, Texas A:…
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