Q: We started seeing pumpkins for sale at the end of August. That is two months too early as far as I am concerned. I want to buy a couple so I can use them for pies and pumpkin bread at Thanksgiving. How long can these early pumpkins be stored? Is there a good way…
Aaron Judge Hits 60th Homer, Within One of Maris’ AL Record
NEW YORK—Aaron Judge hit his 60th home run Tuesday night, matching Babe Ruth and moving within one of Roger Maris’ American League season record. The New York Yankees slugger drove a 3–1 sinker from Pittsburgh’s Wil Crowe 430 feet to the left field seats leading off the ninth inning. Judge’s third home run in two…
The Future of Home Selling Is Near
Dear Monty: You wrote an article about technology replacing real estate agents last fall. It was a view of the changes taking place in the industry from 30,000 feet. What would the process look like if we went down to ground level and envisioned a home seller’s role in the transaction? We are planning on…
How to Stop a Cat From Biting
Different cats bite for different reasons. In order to figure out how to stop a cat from biting, you have to figure out why they’re doing it to begin with. Here are six of the most common reasons why cats bite, and how to stop it. Why Do Cats Bite? 1. Some cats will bite…
7 Essential Leaf-Raking Tips to Make Your Fall Cleanup so Much Easier
Trees and shrubs in all their brilliant fall finery are an amazing sight to behold. But those color-drenched leaves eventually make their way to the ground, where you may find them much less welcome. Raking leaves is at the top of most fall garden to-do lists, and it can be a rather labor-intensive and time-consuming…
Install a Standby Generator
A power outage can be a major inconvenience to any household and cause problems a generator is designed to solve. The job of a standby generator is to keep the appliances and systems of a house working when the power goes out. When a major power outage occurs, the lights go out, the food in…
A Few Personal Choices for a Personal Shower
By Ed Del Grande From Tribune News Service Q: Hi Ed: I want to install a personal shower with hose in our shower stall. I’m a handy person around the house, but can use a little help choosing a nice personal shower set up for our bathroom. Can you suggest some ideas to ponder? —…
Lovely Piece Made by ‘Inventor of Modern Jewelry’
By Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson From Tribune News Service Dear Helaine and Joe: I am sending photos of a glass, 14-inch diameter, mermaid plate or bowl that has a signature on it. I think it reads “Lalique France” — but I am not sure. Any thoughts or estimate of value would be appreciated. Thank…
How Should I Maintain My Chimney?
By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi Your chimney and fireplace work together to create an eye-catching home centerpiece and a source of warmth and comfort. (Plus, without them, how does Santa Claus slide down or Mary Poppins’ chimney-sweeping friends pop up?) Chimneys often appear to be the essence of durability — literally rock-solid…
Aquatic Life: How To Set Up A Fun Freshwater Tank
A freshwater tank or aquarium is used to keep different types of aquatic life. An aquarium is relaxing, and it improves the aesthetic appearance of your home. If you want to set up a fish tank for the first time, there are different things you should consider. Read on to learn how to set up…
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