Are you one of many who are thinking of fleeing bigger cities to get away from crime, pollution, higher taxes, never-ending traffic jams and a laundry list of other pesky problems? You’re not alone. You might be one of the millions like my son-in-law and my own son who now can work from anywhere there’s…
How to Clean Your Washing Machine for Fresh Clothes and Linens
Maybe it seems crazy to clean a washing machine, but the dirt that disappears from your clothes, towels and sheets has to go somewhere, which means grime can build up inside your washing machine over time. Without regular cleaning, the appliance might also harbor leftover detergent, hard-water deposits and mold or mildew around the door…
Install a Solar Entry Light
Light up your door entrance using the power of the sun, and provide security and safety in an earth-friendly way with a solar-powered light. At night the light is powered by the sun and three (NiMH) rechargeable batteries that have an estimated life of two years. It turns on and off automatically as the sun…
Which Are the Cheapest Home Electric Heaters?
As winter approaches and energy prices are still high, the need for an energy-efficient heater becomes more urgent. Many different kinds of heaters are available on the market, but finding one that offers the cheapest electric heat is more difficult. In a recent article, the Department of Energy reported that it expects the cost of…
Blaze Kills 22 in Russian Home for Elderly, Electrical Problems Eyed
A fire ripped through an old people’s home in Russia’s Siberia region, killing 22 people, and investigators are eyeing whether improper use of electrical equipment was to blame, news agencies said on Saturday. The blaze in the city of Kemerovo broke out on Friday night and gutted the second floor of the building, which was…
What Are the Biggest Upcoming Home Spending Trends?
By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi The past few years have seen tremendous change in our lifestyles and spending, and our homes are no exception. Angi’s State of Home Spending Report for 2022 demonstrates how things have changed this year, and what you can expect for 2023. The single biggest impact on home…
Painting Rusty Metal Can Be a Lifesaving DIY Job
Did you see in the recent news the catastrophic gas explosion that killed nine people on the island of Jersey in the English Channel? It’s early in the investigation, and the experts may not ever be able to pinpoint the cause, but I have my own idea based on something that happened to me two…
Install a Wall Safe
Many people have a safety deposit box at a bank, but a popular alternative is a home safe because of its convenience. And anyone who has lost their safety deposit box keys will tell you they paid a hefty fine (and humiliation) to have the box drilled out.) A home wall safe is often Installed…
New Year’s Resolutions Help Pets Live Longer, Healthier Lives
Q: I love my dog, Jack, and my cat, Annie. They are important members of my family, and I want to keep them with me as long as possible. What are the best ways to help them live long, healthy, happy lives? A: This is the ideal time to make your New Year’s resolutions about…
A Charming Villa on Italy’s Lake Maggiore
When Marquess Massimo d’Azeglio built this charming waterfront Art Nouveau pieds dans l’eau villa, he surrounded himself with the beauty of Cannero Riviera. The property affords endless views of Lake Maggiore, the Dolomite Mountains, the private beach and boat dock, and, for a bit of aristocratic splendor, the property’s 1.48 acres of botanical gardens, which…
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