Take control of your surroundings. Organization is a must for getting more done with less stress and creating a happier life overall. It all starts with the home. Your house doesn’t have to appear messy to be disorganized—hidden clutter can be even worse. Out of sight, out of mind will eventually creep out of the drawers…
Replace a Kitchen Sink
A stainless steel sink is timeless in the ever changing latest design trends in kitchen decor. Replacing an old, worn sink with chips and scratches with a new lightweight stainless steel sink makes it easy to handle and install. Sinks are designed as an undermount unit that attaches underneath the countertop or as a top…
How to Make a Vacation Home’s Decor Shine
By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service So you just purchased the perfect vacation or weekend home. While the rush of excitement is great, for many, the task of furnishing it may be a bit overwhelming. Often, the weekend home becomes the dumping ground for a hodgepodge of excess furniture or whatever may be collecting…
LED Light Strip
You have a lot of options when it comes to strip lighting, also called tape lights and ribbon lights. You’ll find choices in the color of lights, how to control them by a light switch or remote, and how to use them. LED light strips are ideal for accent lighting under a cabinet shelf, inside…
A Bathroom Vanity Primer
Two months ago I made a trip to Cincinnati to attend a retirement party for one of my geology professors. It’s my hometown, and when I go back I spend at least a week there visiting friends. One of them, Tom, a grade school friend, invited me to a gathering about 60 miles east of…
5 Best Emergency Communications Options to Stay in Touch With Friends and Family in Any Crisis
On Dec. 25, 2020, an RV laden with explosives detonated in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. The explosion damaged dozens of buildings, injured eight people, and disrupted communication lines in several states within seconds. On social media, thousands of people attempted to get in touch with loved ones: “I am in the Nashville area and could not…
How to Start a Backyard Garden
While spring is the ideal time to begin digging and growing a traditional vegetable or flower garden, plenty of planning and other tasks can be done at any time of the year. Gardeners spend most of the summer watering, weeding, and watching young plants grow. Fall is a good time to plant trees, shrubs, bulbs,…
US Pending Home Sales Sag More Than Expected in November
Contracts to buy U.S. previously owned homes fell far more than expected in November, diving for a sixth straight month in the latest indication of the hefty toll the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes are taking on the housing market as the central bank seeks to curb inflation. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) said…
Locate Your Kitchen Appliances for Best Convenience
Dear James: My old kitchen needs some remodeling both to look more modern and for more convenience. What is the best location for the major kitchen appliances, counters, etc.? — Kim L. Dear Kim: For most families, the kitchen is one of the most used and busy rooms in a house, particularly when entertaining. Often…
Dog Saliva Is Not Antiseptic
Q: After my dog Lola was spayed, her veterinarian fitted her with a plastic Elizabethan collar, or E-collar, to prevent her from licking her surgical incision. Fortunately, the incision is healing well. Why do dogs lick their wounds, and why would our vet want to prevent it? I thought dog saliva contained an antiseptic that…
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