You should see the big wad of lint I just plucked from the trap of my clothes dryer. Ack! Where does all of that come from? I know I emptied all pockets, and I’m certain I did not wash a bag of pillow stuffing. I’ll tell you what it is, and I am not happy…
Pink Lady Apples
Q: I ate a Pink Lady apple and the seeds inside the core were sprouting roots. I planted a couple of them, and they are growing. Can I grow them and get Pink Lady apples in a few years? A: The answer is yes and no. Most apple trees need two different kinds of apple…
How Can I Pet-Proof My Home?
By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi Pets are more than a hobby; they’re part of your family. And since the majority of homes in the United States have at least one pet, according to the U.S. Census, it’s a good idea to plan around them as well as you plan for your family’s…
The Virtues of Upcycling: Upgrade Your Home, Cut Down on Waste, Let Your Creativity Run Wild
These days, upcycling seems to be on trend. On TV, particularly natty-looking hipsters demonstrate how to re-purpose ordinary household objects into beautiful, inventive items, often made for little money—and sometimes sold to “boutique shops” for a handsome sum. In countless cafés, you’ll find up-cycled tin cans as cutlery holders and canning jars as drinking glasses….
Model Railroading: It’s Bigger Than You May Think
Americans have a love affair with trains. The Broadway musical “On the Twentieth Century” and the Cary Grant-starring feature film “North by Northwest” both glorify the heyday of the 20th Century Limited, the most famous sleeper train in the world. Young children sit fascinated as they watch freight trains roll by. Even metropolitan subway systems…
How to Deep-Clean a Coffee Maker
Performing a deep clean on a coffee maker is important to extend its useful life and ensure you’re brewing the best-tasting coffee possible. A buildup of hard water scale and rancid coffee oils in a coffee maker is to be expected. Allowing that buildup to remain (and multiply) can be very hard on the machine…
How to Sell a Dilapidated Home in a Commercial Area
Dear Monty: In 2021 I inherited my mom’s house, which is falling apart. I live on a dead-end street with only two homes in an area zoned heavy industrial. There is a lot of new apartment construction in the area. My house is appraised for taxes as residential. My mom fenced and used property behind…
Style at Home: Pretty and Painted: A New Way to Look at Wood Furniture
By Katie Laughridge From Tribune News Service Have you ever heard the saying, “you either love it or hate it, there is no in between”? People usually use the phrase when talking about something unconventional or controversial they adore (or loathe). While I believe things are rarely black and white (we all know I need…
Hang a Chandelier
The focal point in a room is often a chandelier, especially in a dining room, and today it’s often used by designers as a dramatic statement of a lighting scheme in a room. The chandelier is an element that illuminates and enhances a room scaled to the size of the space. It can be a…
How to Transform Your Kitchen, According to Atlanta’s Top Interior Designers
By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The summer is a time for family gatherings and friendly visits. It’s an opportunity to redefine your living space with a new look to impress the season’s guests. Atlanta’s expert interior designers are here to help. According to CG Interiors Group’s Caryn Grossman, the design of one room…
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