Not long ago I got a request from reader Kelly R., for a DIY recipe for furniture polish. She said that she uses a lot of it and it is so expensive. My first thought was, of course, to suggest she time her purchases for when furniture polish goes on sale, and then to stock…
Summer Smarts: Prepare Your Home to Help Beat the Heat
Getting your home ready for summer is about much more than reinstalling the window screens and putting out the patio furniture. Happily, it doesn’t take all that much effort or skill to get your house ready for the coming 90-plus-degree days. If you haven’t done so already, turn on your air conditioning system. If there’s…
What You Need to Know Before Getting Backyard Chickens
Urban and suburban residents have a newfound interest in backyard chicken keeping. Though this interest has seen a gradual rekindling over the past decade, it was accelerated by the pandemic, supply chain issues, and a growing general desire for more food security and self-reliance, and is now moving full steam ahead. Raising backyard chickens is…
Explaining WEP and GPO
Let me start out by saying that I hope the editors of the various publications that print my column keep the terms “WEP” and “GPO” in the headline. Why? Because those abbreviations mean a lot to a certain group of my readers. I’ll explain what those abbreviations stand for in a minute. But first, who…
Where to Buy Plants and Moving Bulbs
Be sure to read this column next week because there will be a big announcement that you won’t want to miss. It will be good news for all of you who love plants and landscaping. Q: Last year I bought a pretty red flowering hibiscus tree for my yard from the grocery store. This spring,…
How to Clean Grout and Eliminate Grime Between Tiles Using Pantry Staples
Grout is porous, making it tricky to keep clean. And because the grout lines between tiles are often slightly deeper than the surface, simply wiping down your tiled surface often isn’t enough for tough stains or grime. On tile floors, crumbs, dirt and other debris can be left behind along the grout lines, even after…
Style at Home: Garden Essentials
By Katie Laughridge From Tribune News Service For the last year my husband and I have been working toward giving our new house a face-lift (OK, two years – it is quite the process). It has been a slow and occasionally painful journey only made bearable by my love of finding new decorations and design…
How to Help Someone You Love Build a Good Credit Score
Dear Mary: I’ve heard that adding someone to your credit card will help that person establish a credit history, even if they do not use the card. Is that true? How would I go about doing it? — Pat Dear Pat: It is true. You would add this adult (at least age 18) as an…
Buying a Second Home: What to Consider
May 23, 2022
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Real estate experts all say the three most important factors in choosing a property, particularly a second home, are: location, location, and location. With our ability to travel to the other side of the globe in a matter of hours, a second home can be anywhere. However, some practical issues need to be considered, such…
Bringing Nature Inside: This Year’s Top Home Design Trends
By Hunter Boyce From Atlanta Journal-Constitution From biophilic design to reclaimed materials, here are the top trends that will make your home an earthy delight. Nothing gets a house looking fresh and stylish like a new look. It can improve your mood, your creativity and your dinner parties. This year, designers are going green, keeping…
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