Q: When I ordered some grapevines and raspberry plants back in January, it sure seemed like having them arrive in April would be a good idea. The catalog and websites I ordered from predicted this would be a good time to plant the bare-root plants. The plants arrived on time, but the temperatures predicted for…
Dear Cheapskate: Drowning in Debt, Bouquet Garni How-To, Quilt Rescue
It’s mailbag day, when I reach into my virtual mailbag and pull out a few questions from my dear readers, attempting to respond with specific help and resources. Dear Cheapskate: How can I find a good financial counselor? We are not covering our monthly obligations and falling further and further behind. I am a nervous…
9 Simple Ways to Reduce Allergens in Your Home
You’re not just imagining it: Pollen allergy season gets worse every year. Hotter temps translate to more potent pollen, which comes from trees, grasses, flowers and weeds, for a longer period of time. Ragweed, birch, sagebrush, cedar and oak are some of the most common pollen allergens. And while you can’t do much to control…
How to Decide to Accept an Offer
Dear Monty: We were selling our home and listed it with a real estate agent we know. We just finished the final touches to show the house, so it goes on the market in a few days. The agent has a customer who looked at it a few days ago. We listed it for $424,900….
What’s the Best Way to Mow My Lawn?
By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi Lawn mowing is one of those tasks you probably do on autopilot. Get out the mower, make the circuit of the yard, maybe trim the edges, and call it a day, right? But a few basic techniques can make lawn mowing a vital part of maintenance that…
Install Wallboard
We learned a long time ago that, no matter how much you save installing wallboard yourself, the job is not worth it. But when you’re remodeling, and walls need to be replaced, it’s a job that can’t be avoided. Wallboard, drywall or Sheetrock, whatever you call it, are basically the same material: 4-by-8-foot panels made…
Fertilizer 101: Giving Your Plants a Proper Diet
We all know the importance of a balanced diet with proper vitamins and minerals to maintain our health, but plants need a proper diet too. There’s a lot more to fertilizer than grabbing a bag of 10-10-10. In fact, in many situations 10-10-10 would absolutely be the wrong one to use (for example, once fruits…
What Should I Do About Mold Removal?
By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi Spring moisture and summer heat provide the ideal conditions for mold to take hold in your basements, bathrooms, areas behind walls, or any moist, dark place in your home. Mold can cause health problems and potential require a very expensive remediation job if it gets out of…
Appealing to the Senses
By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service Homes have a scent—only sometimes intentionally. Depending on the situation, they can attract or repel. Appealing to the senses, specifically a sense of smell, can be easily achieved, especially for those looking to do so naturally. Looking for ways to infuse scents into your home? Here are some…
Backyard Berries, a Gardener’s Dream
Fresh strawberries for breakfast. Again. Ten days in a row. Can you have too much of a good thing? Think I’ll head to the garden and pick some tayberries instead; my wife can have the strawberries. She loves to just eat them out of hand, while I use them to fancify my morning cereal. Tayberries…
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