If you’ve just welcomed a new puppy into the family, congrats, the fun is about to begin! While having a pet is an exciting and heart-warming adventure, the experience doesn’t come without its challenges. Being a pet owner is a huge responsibility. It’s your duty to aid the dog’s development, helping create a healthy and…
Stop Hoping and Trusting Your Contractor. Here’s Why
Over the past five months, I’ve watched the dream of some neighbors I have yet to meet start to take shape on my own street. It started just after the snow melted when two men arrived with a giant machine that wrestles logs and chain saws. Their job was to cut down and haul away…
A Perfectly Tranquil Cottage
To some, the idea of luxurious living brings images of lavish rooftop penthouses, private islands, or perhaps a castle complete with a moat. But for others, a quaint little cottage tucked away in the historic market town of Bishop’s Stortford in Hertfordshire, England, may be the sanctuary that they’ve long dreamed of. Beyond the sunken…
For the Love of a Good Iron
While it’s true that life is uncertain, there’s at least one thing of which I am very sure: I will never be held hostage for refusing to iron. Unlike Billie Jo Tyrrell, whose son Robert held her at gunpoint for six hours because she refused to iron his clothes, I love to iron. I’m not…
Beneficial Roommates: The Best Indoor Plants for Health and Wellness
In the 1960s, NASA put men on the moon. In 1989, they joined forces with the Associated Landscape Contractors of America to learn how to maximize the air-scrubbing potential of plants in sealed environments, such as space stations. Dozens of plants were screened for their ability to not only absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen…
Match Stainless Steel Appliances With a New Sink
Dear James: I have installed all-new stainless appliances in my kitchen. I may have to install the stainless-steel sink myself to stay in budget. What are some selection and installation tips? — Lisa T. Dear Lisa: Many of today’s kitchen appliances are stainless steel or just less expensive stainless-steel fronts for easy cleaning. Actually, the…
Cats Resistant to Tetanus
Q: When my cat was injured outdoors, his veterinarian boosted his rabies vaccination, in case a rabid animal had inflicted the wound, but did not administer a tetanus shot. When I cut myself in the yard, my doctor gave me a tetanus shot. Should I request the same for my cat? A: That’s not necessary,…
Make It Yourself: Copper Cleaner, Aluminum Cleaner and Dishwasher Detergent
There are so many good reasons to make your own household cleaners. It’s cheaper, healthier and greener, too. The homemade household cleaners I share with you from time to time do not contain chemicals. That means you can always count on them to be nontoxic. Dear Cheapskate: The copper post tops on my deck are…
Hanging Wall Clock/thermometer Is Louis XV Style
By Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson From Tribune News Service Dear Helaine and Joe: When my wife and I purchased our home in 1994, the owner included all the furnishings including this clock in the sale. My wife and I think we own a vintage Louis XVI gilt wood wall clock with a “Thermometre.” Note…
Love Your Leather
By Katie Laughridge From Tribune News Service There is just nothing quite like leather furniture. Cool in the summertime and cozy when it’s cold out, the look and feel of leather is something we love. From ottomans and stools to chairs, sofas and yes, even sectionals, we appreciate a quality leather piece. A variety of…
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