Category: HOME

Money Leaks That May Be Draining Your Wallet Dry

What would it feel like to check your bank balance and find a pile of money you didn’t know you had? Stop wasting money on goods and services that don’t matter in the long run. By plugging the money leaks in your life, it’s possible you could see the financial equivalent of working a second…


On Gardening: Aqua Blue Pots on a Hill the ‘Peace’ de Resistance

By Norman Winter From Tribune News Service   Aqua blue pots in the landscape and staggered on the side of a hill were not my idea, but my bride’s, the person who pops up on my phone as Jan My Love Winter. I have avoided this color like the plague for most of my life….


How to Clean Kitchen Cabinets and Keep Them Looking Gorgeous

Kitchen cabinets are for storing dishes, not grease. Unfortunately, wood cabinets — painted or natural with a clear finish — are prone to all sorts of grease, grime and gunk from simply being in the kitchen. Depending on just how much grease and grime you’re looking at and the supplies you have available, here are…


Until They Are Home

Until They Are Home brings to light the extraordinary dedication of the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) team members. Directors: Steven C. Barber · Matthew Hausle * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List“. – Feature Films: Cinema collection: http://epochcinema.com Epoch Original content: http://epochoriginal.com Feature Films: https://www.theepochtimes.com/featured-films Follow…


Furry Sympathy: Aunt Bea the Comfort Dog

Dogs have the innate ability to lift our spirits, but it takes a truly warm and caring disposition to help people through some of life’s darkest moments, and do to it on an ongoing basis. One such pup is a four-year-old mini goldendoodle named Aunt Bea. “My family and I own several funeral homes and…


$20.5 Million Buys a Calabasas, California, Eden

Designed by world-renowned architect John Reed AIA, this Calabasas, California, estate exudes captivating charm and uncompromising style. From the moment you enter the property’s courtyard, you’re transported to a Tuscan dreamscape. Fronted with a wonderful beam-trellised loggia, the house envisioned by owner, real estate developer, and builder James Ring is anything but typical. Located between the…


Making a Cheerful Home in Dark Times

Some people just have a knack for making a place a home, no matter how humble the dwelling. When we walk into their houses, we immediately feel enveloped in good vibes. These people can even transform a hotel room in a matter of minutes by artistically placing their belongings around in a way that makes…


Ask the Builder: Bringing Stamped Concrete Back to Life

If you’ve witnessed hundreds and hundreds of full moons in your lifetime and make frequent use of your critical-thinking skills, you know the sun is constantly at work ruining things inside and outside your home. One of these might be the expensive stamped-concrete patio, driveway or sidewalk you had installed a few years ago. The…


New Reasons to Buy Old Things: Why Shopping for Vintage Furniture and Clothing Is Easier Than Ever

Antiques and vintage items have long been centerpieces of style, but the experience of shopping for them has changed dramatically in recent years, and so has the experience of buying second-hand contemporary pieces. Antiquing used to be about attending fairs, rummaging through shops, and going to auctions. While the thrill of the hunt was great…


How Much Breakfast at Home Cost 50 Years Ago

Breakfast is truly a national treasure, but the meal beloved by many Americans has changed a lot over the years in terms of cost. From chowing down on a plate of bacon and eggs to devouring a New York-style bagel, breakfast 50 years ago may look similar, but it cost a lot less. While the 1970s…