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Where To Get the Most Cash for Your Unwanted (But Awesome) Stuff

If you’re looking for ways to get cash for stuff you no longer need or want, there are a number of options both online and locally where you could earn top dollar. You just need to know where to look. Here are reliable places to get rid of your old stuff for the best price….


The Root of The Problem

Q: I have a paving stone patio behind the house. Behind the patio is a man-made stone wall that you can sit on. Behind the wall is a flower bed that has an ash tree in it. And finally, behind the flower bed is a downhill slope that is covered in grass. The slope is…


4 Things This “Dog Person” Never Understood About Cats

I’m a lifelong dog-person, dog-girl, dog-lady, all of that. I never saw myself owning a cat. Sabrina, our little black cat, has been living with us for about six months. She’s around a year old. There are still things that I am figuring out about her. She’s much more different than the dogs than I…


Beyond Wrinkles: Getting the Most Out of Your Iron

When it comes to tasks we’d rather avoid, ironing clothes ranks right up there with paying bills, searching the house for missing keys, and plunging the toilet. What if we told you that we can help you get the job done quicker, with professional-quality results, and add a bit of zen to the experience? We’ll…


How Much Does Patio Installation Cost?

By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi Patios make a great addition to any home for outdoor entertaining, relaxing under the stars or just plain hanging out. But you want to be sure to install a quality patio that will last a long time. Here’s a rundown of what you need to know. It’s…


Design Recipes: How to Pull Off White on White

By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service White is a color that is often ignored, but it can be one of the most powerful colors in a designer’s toolbox. Whether you lean more toward cream or soft gray, tints, tones and shades of white can help create a color palette that is not only crisp…


Versatile Sink Needed for a Versatile Kitchen

By Ed Del Grande From Tribune News Service Q: Ed: Next year we plan to create a very versatile kitchen. This year I plan to buy/store the plumbing fixtures. Since we’re not sure about final details, do they make stainless steel kitchen sinks that can be both top- or bottom-mounted? — Beth, New Hampshire A:…


How to Find the Perfect Upholstered Piece

By Katie Laughridge From Tribune News Service All good classic tales have one thing in common: You have to kiss a lot of proverbial frogs to find your prince. In “Cinderella,” the glass slipper had to be put on quite a few feet before finding the right fit, and we all know Goldilocks had to…


How Should I Organize My Garage This Summer?

By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi Your garage can be a valuable zone for a wide variety of tools and hobbies, but it won’t do you much good if it’s more like a black bole than an efficient storage space. This summer, make the most out of your garage by creating a storage…


How to Incorporate Inviting Architectural Wood Features Into Your Space

By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service Wood can be inviting and cozy, as well as the perfect way to warm up nearly any space. Mix in other materials from glass to steel and you may have the perfect recipe for a space is that is both inviting and architecturally interesting. What are some ways…