Budgets are like training wheels: They help you get moving and offer you confidence as you learn how to balance. I wish I could come up with a better word than “budget” for managing money. While I’ve made peace with the word, it still conjures up synonyms like whip, drudgery and cruel master. Personally, I…
Can You Ride A Bike With Your Dog?
To put it simply, Yes. You can. Case closed? No, of course not. There’s a more important question, which is ‘how’? How can your furry friend enjoy the thrill of a bike ride with you? That answer isn’t as straightforward as you would think. It depends on several factors, including your dog’s breed and disposition….
Painted Floors Are Having a Moment
Not just for pretty porches and coastal cottages, painted floors are taking over home interiors. Images of quaint, rustic country homes or sprawling Southern porches may come to mind when you think of painted floors, and for fans of classic design, the trend is nothing new. But the latest looks prove painted floors are for…
Caulk Like a Pro: How to Get Flawless Lines Every Time
Caulk fills and seals gaps around doors, windows, sinks, tubs, toilets, pipes, and wiring. It gives edges an attractive, seamless finish and keeps water and bugs from getting into the house where they can cause damage. Properly sealing windows, doors, and even your garage door is also a sure way to help to reduce heating…
Couple Buy 109-Year-Old Mansion, Transform It Into $900,000 Home for Their Son
August 8, 2022
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The day Trey and Abby Brothers brought their first-born baby home was extra-special. Their son has started life in a rambling 109-year-old mansion – but his parents aren’t super rich; they’re just smart. Trey, 33, works in information technology, and Abby, 31, is a registered nurse. They purchased the 6,000-square-foot, six-bedroom mansion in Aberdeen, North…
Why Your Deck Is Like a Toddler
Do you own anything made of wood that lives its life outdoors? It could be a stunning deck, perhaps a decorative privacy fence, maybe a pergola, or even a teak table and chair set. I’ve owned all of the above, and more, over the years. When I was younger, I didn’t think much of the…
Reduce Noise From Outdoors and Indoors
Dear James: We are in the planning stage of our new house and want it to be quieter than our current one. What design features should we consider to make it more soundproof? — Eddie F. Dear Eddie: Noise generated from indoors, especially if you have children, can often be louder and more annoying than…
Scarlet Goes Wild in Hot New Petunia
By Norman Winter From Tribune News Service Supertunia Mini Vista Scarlet petunia will quickly become the one in which all other red petunias will be compared. Although it is making its debut in 2023, the tsunami created from the beauty shown in 2022 trials is already causing market jitters. Will there be enough next spring?…
When ‘Free’ Comes With a Price Tag
I couldn’t pass it up, and I mean that quite literally. Someone dumped it right in the middle of my shortcut through the back of a neighborhood center. I had two choices: hit it head-on or stop to investigate. Closer examination revealed a unique piece of furniture — a child-size, solid wood combination five-drawer dresser…
A Stunning Villa on Greece’s Andros Island
Breathtaking, magnificent, splendid, and impressive are adjectives used to describe marked aesthetic value. These and many other such words certainly suit the Pnoe estate on the Cycladic island of Andros. This property is nothing short of a dream carved into a legendary landscape. The villa enjoys an idyllic setting overlooking the sea. (Courtesy of Greece…
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