By Ed Del Grande From Tribune News Service Q: Hi Ed: I enjoy your column in my local newspaper. I read an article you did on showerheads and started thinking about a walk-in shower stall. Have you had a column about replacing a bathtub with a walk in-shower? If so, where can I find it?…
Here’s How to Use Bold Colors, According to Atlanta’s Top Interior Designers
By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution While trends come and go, there is one interior design choice that has spread at an exceptional pace this year — bold colors. After living with the pandemic for years, many homeowners are feeling isolated and are consequently focusing more on their mental health. A great way to…
What Are the Benefits of an Electric Fireplace?
By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi For homeowners who like the warm and cozy aesthetic of a fireplace but can’t or won’t go to the hassle of installing a chimney for a wood-burning or gas fireplace, an electric fireplace provides a fine alternative. Although electric fireplaces don’t provide heat, or at least any…
Big Question About Value of Bowl
By Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson From Tribune News Service Q: Good day! This is a bowl my wife and I inherited. It was originally acquired by my grandmother sometime in the 1930s — we think. We love the bowl but do not know anything about its history. Can you help? Thank you, D. &…
Make Your Asphalt Shingles Last 50 Years
A week ago, I made a decision to ratchet up my ability to save readers as much money as possible in these very challenging financial times. Inflation is raging. In my opinion, it’s going to get worse. Use the URL I provide at the end of this column to tell me what issue you’re having….
How Do I Know If My Dog Is Smart?
Have you ever wondered just how smart your dog is? Does your four-legged companion seem to get themselves into all kinds of trouble, or do they seem intelligent enough to avoid catastrophe to begin with? In this guide, we’re going to look at the whole topic of dog intelligence, and if you’ve ever thought that…
A Mythical Villa
Perched on a dramatic hillside overlooking Spinalonga Island and Elounda Bay near Agios Nikolaos, Villa Phaedra is a fusion of elegance and incredible nature. This spacious villa on Crete’s north shore offers awe-inspiring vistas and serenity against a backdrop of ancient myths. The upper-level master suite in the main house features its own private balcony…
Upgrade Your Old Kitchen Cabinets
Dear James: My kitchen cabinets are still in excellent condition but are 20 years old. Is it possible to just repaint the cabinets instead of replacing them for a new look? — Billy T. Dear Billy: The cost of new kitchen cabinets, even if you do the installation yourself, can easily run up into the…
Protect Pets From Halloween Antics
Q: I dread Halloween because my dog, Bruiser, is afraid of the costumed trick-or-treaters. He cowers from children who aren’t wearing masks and barks ferociously at those who are, sometimes scaring them to tears. I want this year to be different, but I don’t know what to do. A: Costumed children can look like monsters,…
The 10-Year Bar of Soap, Plus More Great Reader Tips
In the cupboard right above my washing machine, there’s a bar of Fels-Naptha laundry soap standing in a coffee mug. I’m sure it’s five years old, and it appears that it will be good for at least another five. When I come across a stain, I grab the soap, dip the end into water and…
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