When it comes to choosing plants we’ll actually be able to maintain, most of us are making the same mistake: We pick out the plants we want before we consider the conditions in our backyard. Why is this a problem? If we’re not sure what type of soil we have or we haven’t analyzed how…
Water in Your Yard Creates Peace
Before I got married, I was invited to lunch with my future wife and her parents at a restaurant on a floating barge tied up on the north shore of the Ohio River. At the time, in the early 1970s, I had no idea restaurants like this existed in Cincinnati. In fact, my future father-in-law…
Babysitting Grandkids Isn’t Just a Godsend for Parents
June 16, 2022
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A new study comparing Asian and Western societies has found that strong grandparent-child relationships can bring reciprocal benefits for the whole family, helping not only parents but also keeping grandparents’ minds sharp and dementia-free. University of South Australia’s Emeritus Professor Marjory Ebbeck examined intergenerational relationships in her study spanning Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong and…
Ponds and Waterlilies
Q: I have a new pond and I planted a hardy waterlily. It sends up flower buds for a few days. They never open and then they die. What do you think is going wrong and how do I fix it? A: I think that if you work from home for a few days, you…
Flat Roof Leaks Are Tricky to Find and Fix
Dear James: Our five-year-old room addition to our house has a flat roof that has started to leak. What is the best method to find the leak and fix it ourselves if possible? — Wendy L. Dear Wendy: Flat roofs do not typically have as long a leak-free life as pitched shingle roofs for obvious…
Pretty and Patriotic Styles
By Katie Laughridge From Tribune News Service While I have many favorite color combinations, red, white and blue is right near the top year-round! That is one reason I get so excited during the summer months when it comes to the forefront of my shop. While in the other months I try to stay away…
5 Landscaping Projects That Add Value to Your Home
Though the real estate market is booming and home prices are already at record highs, it can’t hurt to maximize the value of your property, particularly if you’re considering listing it for sale. One of the ways to accomplish this is by investing in a well-chosen landscaping project, one that impresses potential buyers and entices…
Good Flashings Defend Against Roof Leaks
Several weeks ago, I wrote about the different types of roofs you can use on your home. I should have realized it would create a tsunami of help requests regarding roof leaks at my “Ask Tim” page on AsktheBuilder.com. You may have had a roof leak that local roofers have not been able to fix,…
Is It Borrowing, Stealing or Simply Caretaking?
By Lori Borgman From Tribune News Service I have found that one of the best ways to refurbish aging kitchen goods is to attend a pitch-in dinner. I have just returned from a large family gathering to which I took a spinach salad and came home with baked beans, watermelon and a slab of chocolate…
5 DIY Home Improvement Projects to Try This Summer
Summer is a great time for home improvement projects and DIY updates around the house. Set some time (and money) aside this summer to give your home some TLC. Not only will it increase the overall value of your home, but little upgrades here and there can also save you a lot of money down the…
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