Many decades ago, I was a small lad, right in the middle of the baby boom created by soldiers and sailors returning from World War II. There were no fewer than 10 kids on my street that were within two years of me in age. Two were brothers that lived just 200 feet from my…
Start the New Year With a New Look, With Help From Atlanta’s Top Interior Designers
By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The new year is a great time to redefine the look of your living space. To be sure you make the most of your decorating, we reached out to Atlanta’s top interior designers and they responded with some great advice. The city’s top designers are keeping track of…
A Working Winery Estate
Set in scenic British Columbia’s fertile Fraser Valley, this sprawling nine-acre working estate is accessed via a private, winding, stone-lined road leading through 4 1/2 acres of lush vineyards to a circular court and a classically styled, 6,000-square-foot, five-bedroom, five-bath residence. The large kitchen provides the chef plenty of room to work, with restaurant-grade appliances…
Many Reasons Dogs Prefer Certain People
Q: Our dog Pearl seems to prefer my wife to me, and that hurts my feelings. Do you know why? Can I do anything to convince Pearl to like me more? A: A few possible reasons come to mind. Does your wife feed Pearl? Does she spend more time with her? Does your wife greet…
Getting Organized Will Put Money in Your Pocket and a Smile on Your Face
Has this ever happened to you: While searching for the Valentine centerpiece you stumble across the Christmas wrap you bought at the half-off after holiday sale two years ago? Or you discover six partially full peanut butter jars in the pantry while putting away the new one you just bought because you were just sure…
Defend Your Castle: Up Your Home Security With These Affordable, DIY Ideas
Times have changed since the days when Americans left their doors and windows unlocked while away from home. The FBI reported in 2017 that there are an average of 160 burglaries per hour, or 3,840 burglaries per day. You can call the nearest alarm company and hand them your credit card—or you can read on. In…
Green Thumb Awards
For the past two weeks, I have been writing about the All-America Selections winners. The AAS program trials the plants at test gardens all over the country and judges rate the plants during the growing season. The Green Thumb Awards program winners have been announced, so let’s talk about them today. Winners of the 2023…
Repair a Frozen Water Pipe
Once you’ve experienced the trauma of frozen water pipes, you take extremely cold weather and your home’s vulnerability more seriously. The low temperature freezes the water inside the pipes. The pipes can then burst, causing extensive damage. Take some precautions to prepare for water pipes freezing and avoid waking up on a cold morning and…
8 Painless Ways to Save Money and Grow a Cash Stash in 2023
The past 12 months have been tough on many people, and higher living costs have made it extremely difficult to build savings. So at this point, your best bet is to look ahead to 2023 and develop a plan that allows you to make great progress with your savings, no matter what that means for…
The Best Inexpensive Flannel Sheets
There are few things as comforting as slipping between super soft, comfy flannel sheets on a cold winter night. But not all flannel is created equal. The problem with flannel and other raised fiber fabrics like fleece and knits is the heartbreak of “pills,” those little raised balls that develop, creating a lumpy surface. The…
-
Recent Posts
-
Archives
- May 2025
- April 2025
- July 2023
- June 2023
- May 2023
- April 2023
- March 2023
- February 2023
- January 2023
- December 2022
- November 2022
- October 2022
- September 2022
- August 2022
- July 2022
- June 2022
- May 2022
- April 2022
- March 2022
- February 2022
- January 2022
- December 2021
- November 2021
- October 2021
- September 2021
- August 2021
- July 2021
- June 2021
- May 2021
- April 2021
- March 2021
- February 2021
- January 2021
- December 2020
- September 2013
- July 2013
- March 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- December 1
-
Meta