Q: What can you tell me about feline vision? I’ve heard that cats see well in the dark, but I still think we should leave a nightlight on so our cats can find their way to water bowls and litter boxes in the dark. My partner disagrees. A: I’m with you: We’ve placed night lights…
Crete Island’s Stunning Daedalus Villa Lists for $14.3 Million
In the mythology of ancient Crete, Daedalus was the famously skilled architect, artist, and inventor who designed the fabled labyrinth of King Minos. With such epic stories in mind, Villa Daedalus in Elounda, Greece, just outside of picturesque Agios Nikolaos, Greece, is a reminder that stunning architecture and beauty are still alive on Greece’s largest…
Four People Found Dead in ‘Targeted Shooting’ at Home in Richmond, BC: Police
RICHMOND, B.C.—Police say four people have been found dead at a home in Richmond, B.C., in what they describe as a targeted shooting. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says officers were called to the home on Tuesday evening after receiving a complaint. Investigators say the shooting is not believed to be related to an ongoing…
5 Ways to Cut Household Costs This Year
2022 is here, guys! There’s no better time than the beginning of a new year (after all that crazy Christmas spending) to get serious about saving money. And one simple way to do that is by looking for ways to save around the house. So, here are five practical ways to cut back on household…
Mom-of-3 Colors Home With Leftover or Tester Paints Costing Less Than $14 for Each Room
A British woman has her hand-painted colorful home, with every room costing less than 10 pounds (approx. $14). Heidi Pettitt, 44, from Walsall, in West Midlands, England, has brightened up her home by using tester pots of paints, which are often free. The mom-of-three, who works for the housing association, began the renovation during the…
7 Things You Can Declutter From Your Linen Closet in the Next 5 Minutes
Quick: Make a rough estimate of how many pillowcases you own. Just enough to match your sheet sets? Or perhaps a few extras? Or perhaps you’re like many of us and are harboring a dozen spare pillowcases—or more—even if you don’t actually even have a guest room. Guilty as charged? If not, we’re fairly willing…
Authorities Identify 6 Found Dead at Milwaukee Duplex
MILWAUKEE—Six people found dead with gunshot wounds in a Milwaukee duplex have been identified while police continue Tuesday to look for the person or people responsible for the slayings. Three of the six, who ranged in age from 23 to 49, lived at the residence where the bodies were found Sunday afternoon, according to Milwaukee…
3M Profit Beats on Demand for Home Improvement, Personal Safety Products
3M Co. reported better-than-expected quarterly revenue and profit on Tuesday, as demand for its home improvement and personal safety products helped offset lower sales in the transportation and electronics unit, which is suffering from supply chain snarls. Shares of the diversified manufacturer rose 2 percent before the bell. The company, the biggest maker of N95…
Remove and Replace Drywall Tape Over Joints
Dear James: The drywall tape is coming loose on the walls and in the corners, so I pulled it off. What is the correct method to retape the corners so that it stays on longer? —Pamela D. Dear Pamela: If you have ever watched a professional tape drywall, it looks easy with little sanding needed….
Planning Your Garden? Consider These Stunning, Award-Winning Flowers
This week, I received five gardening catalogs in the mail. I expect a few more will be coming soon. I also look online for new varieties of plants. One way that I know a plant could work well in my garden is that I look for the red, white, and blue logo of All-America Selections…
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