By Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson From Tribune News Service Dear Helaine and Joe: This is a presentation medal from the Ancient Order of Foresters. I have read these are rare, and some were made entirely of silver while some were gold-gilded — and some of the inserts were solid gold. I don’t want to…
Install a Shelf Grab Bar
A grab bar is a safety device that should be in every bathtub and shower stall to provide safe footing on the slippery surfaces in a bathroom. It gives a helping hand to anyone – at any age or physical condition – who requires assistance. Add a shelf to that safety feature and it’s a…
How to Find a Good Cat Sitter
It’s heartbreaking when you have to leave your cat behind when you travel. Knowing how to find a good cat sitter will not only give you peace of mind while you’re away, but will also help your cat cope with your absence. In this article, we’ll discuss ways to find trusted cat sitters. Reach Out…
Build a Garden Arbor
A garden arbor is an inviting element in any landscape that makes a statement, whether it’s a welcoming entry to property or placed as a focal point lush with climbing clematis. It’s a popular feature in today’s well-dressed landscape that defines space and says the door is always open to visitors to enter and enjoy…
Paint Paneling
If you’re faced with ugly-, dark- or a hideous-colored paneling in a room, you have two choices: remove it completely or cover it up. If you rip it off the walls panel-by- panel, you’ll find more challenges. The paneling was likely installed on furring strips leaving the walls pockmarked with nail holes to patch or…
Opening up a Closed-In Bathroom
By Ed Del Grande From Tribune News Service Q: Hi Ed: We have a small half-bath that feels very closed in. I’d like to have a plumber replace the vanity with a pedestal sink to open up space. Is it possible to replace a vanity with a pedestal sink and what may need to be…
Believe in Your Own DIY Powers
Years ago, I had the pleasure of meeting the owner of a small company in eastern Indiana. His company, at the time, made what I believed to be the best penetrating deck sealers I could find. We used to play golf together and talk business as we wandered through the woods looking for our stray…
Furry Manners: Dog Park Etiquette
A trip to the local off-leash park is a great adventure for you and the pooch, especially when you both know that good behavior will help you meet new friends. Be Aware While many dogs love the freedom to run off leash and play with other dogs in a safe, fenced environment, others may be…
A Slice of Hawaiian Heaven Up for Auction
Currently being offered via auction, this spectacular island residence offers a lavish lifestyle to those fortunate enough to pass through the gates. Hawaii is well-known for incredible homes, but this one is in a category all its own. Known as Waterfalling Estate, it occupies 9.44 acres of very private, very prime Big Island real estate…
Mindfulness in Nature: How to Really Soak It In
Our brains are like sponges. Throughout our lifetime, we process an infinite number of images, sounds, smells, tactile signals, and a huge array of emotions. From before birth to the moment we die, our brain’s gray matter is growing, changing, adapting, and processing. Each of the billions of neurons in our brain send multiple impulses…
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