When Steve McQueen was the King of Hollywood, he longed for a place where he could peacefully walk along the beach with his wife, Ali MacGraw. He found it in Malibu, California, long before it became overrun with celebrities and paparazzi. Built in the 1970s, his home still stands out from the crowd. McQueen set…
Quiet Your Plumbing System
Dear James: The water pipes are loud in our house, especially at night; they make a knocking sound when we shut off a faucet. What causes this loud noise and how can we stop it? — Deborah G. Dear Deborah: The loud noise you are describing is called “water hammer” because of the knocking sound….
How Can I Keep My Fitness Resolution?
By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi Those New Year’s resolutions we made are top of mind right now. And some of the most common resolutions include losing weight, working out more or living a healthy lifestyle. If that’s your goal this year, you’ll need a plan of attack. Are you going to create…
Hamsters Prefer Large Metal Exercise Wheels
Q: My hamster, Cheeky, doesn’t use his exercise wheel. My friends’ hamsters all do. Is Cheeky just lazy, or should I get him a different wheel? A: Most hamsters enjoy their wheels, although some don’t, just like some people don’t relish jogging on a treadmill. One study of wheel preference found that hamsters like large…
All-America Selections Flower Winners for 2023
One way that I know a plant could work well in my garden is by looking for the red, white and blue logo of All-America Selections on seed packets, bedding plant tags or in catalogs. Even AAS winners from several years ago are more likely to prove successful than nonwinners. The AAS testing program is…
Former Colorado Funeral Home Owner Sentenced to 20 Years for Selling Body Parts
A former Colorado funeral home owner was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison on Tuesday for defrauding relatives of the dead by dissecting 560 corpses and selling body parts without permission. Megan Hess, 46, pleaded guilty to fraud in July. She operated a funeral home, Sunset Mesa, and a body parts entity, Donor Services,…
Tips for Moving in the New Year
By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service Moving for many is a stressful life experience. The new year is a popular time for those looking to make a life transition to take the plunge. When it comes time for you or your family to make your move, here are some key tips to keep in…
The Best Market Data When Buying or Selling a Home
Dear Monty: I recently read that markets can change rapidly in neighborhoods. The term “hyperlocal markets” appeared in one of your recent columns. I am an experienced real estate agent and have yet to hear of this concept. I am not challenging the conclusion, but curious to know how you determined it. Do you have…
Are You Using Your Fireplace Correctly? Here Are Some Safety Tips to Follow This Winter
By Vivienne Aguilar From The Modesto Bee Modesto—Fireplaces might be an aesthetic, a comfort or a necessity for people during the winter months. Whatever their purpose, they should be used with care, and the Modesto Fire Department already has seen a few fires that could have been prevented. On Dec. 20, the Fire Department was…
Renew a Staircase
The constant traffic up and down wooden stairs in a busy household makes for heavy wear and tear on them which can translate to different forms of abuse like a worn or dull finish, loose spindles or a wobbly baluster. The longer you ignore the warning signs the worse the damage can become so find…
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