Now that spring is in the air, the UK is starting to see its summer visitors arriving. Ospreys are already back in their nests, chiffchaffs are singing their song to re-establish their territories, and puffins have arrived at their breeding sites around the British Isles. Several centuries ago, people believed that swallows spent the winter asleep at the bottom…
Why Birds Migrate Vast Distances – and How You Can Help During Their Breeding Season
Replace Leaky Shower Curtain With Shower Doors
Dear James: There always is a puddle on the floor after the kids shower in their bathroom. I plan to replace the curtain with doors. How do I make sure the doors don’t leak too? — Jessica P. Dear Jessica: Shower curtains can be attractive and not leak, but one has to be careful to…
Spring Bulbs Toxic to Dogs
Q: Last fall, I planted hundreds of daffodil, hyacinth and tulip bulbs. A month ago, we adopted a puppy, Paisley, who is fascinated by all the spring flowers popping up now. Do I need to watch her to be sure she doesn’t eat them, or is it safe for her to nibble on them? A:…
Landscaping Questions
If you haven’t bought an Easter lily, you should go buy one now. They will be on sale after this weekend, and if you want to you can call it a spring lily. You can enjoy the flowers and fragrance for the next few weeks and then you can plant it outdoors. Keep the lilies…
Agent and Lender Fraud?
Dear Monty: We are suspicious of our home sale. We found out our agent (No. 2) and the buyer were friends at the closing. The lender also had close ties to the buyer. Our home was listed with agent No. 1 for seven months with no results. We switched agents and received an offer from…
Free Reads Through Community Deeds
April 12, 2022
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From the time I learned to read, libraries have been a sanctuary. As an adult, I have made my way with words, writing magazine articles and a few books. So, when I recently moved to a small neighborhood in Southwest Portland, Ore., I became fascinated by the number and variety of boxes located throughout the…
How to Clean Painted Walls
Freshly painted walls can instantly brighten up a room, making a dingy space feel cleaner, brighter and more appealing. It’s also a far less expensive option than putting up new drywall or buying new furniture for a room, and for this reason, paint is often the first tool homeowners and renters turn to when looking…
Install a Wooden Window Cornice
A cornice board valance as a window topper is a handsome addition to a window treatment, whether it covers a window shade, blind or draperies. It’s a decorative element that makes a window appear larger, and it can be a nice coverup for the top of ordinary hardware. It’s a relatively inexpensive detail that adds…
Everything You Need to Know About How to Select, Store and Freeze Avocados
Avocados are fickle. Sometimes they seem to be ready for consumption but then hard as a rock when cut into. Other times avocados look like they’ll be rotten before you get them home. This unpredictability isn’t just expensive ($1.25 each for medium, $2.50 each for large at my local supermarket, as I write); it also…
The Magic of Planning Your Week on Friday
All too often we find ourselves at the end of the week exhausted from the constant stream of busyness, while at the same time feeling that we didn’t accomplish all that much—at least when it comes to the most important things. Without a plan or intentional strategy to tackle the week, we easily fall prey…
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