By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi Staying warm in winter can be quite a trick sometimes, especially with energy prices causing your heating system to consume a larger monthly bill this time. Here are 10 things you can do to increase efficiency, stay warm and not work your HVAC as hard this winter….
State Fair of Texas ‘Reigns Supreme’ as Highest-Attended Fair, Report Says
By Sarah Blaskovich From The Dallas Morning News Dallas—The State Fair of Texas had the highest attendance of all fairs in 2022, industry news source Carnival Warehouse announced last week. The State Fair of Texas saw 2.5 million people at Dallas’ Fair Park in 2022, edging it just above the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s…
How Your Plumbing Pipes Work
You may wonder how I got my start as a builder. The hook was set in Boy Scouts, when I obtained my home repairs merit badge. I then helped pay my way through college working on the weekends and during the summer for a man who restored old homes that he bought out of foreclosure….
Anatomy of a Classic Cocktail: The Martini
For such a crystalline-clear cocktail, the martini’s true origin is a bit murky. The fact is, gin and vermouth mingle together well. A recipe in print from the 1890s shows a ratio of half and half plus four dashes of bitters. But the gin of the time may have been Dutch genever until the sweeter…
Roman Sewer Works Reveal Statue of Emperor Posing as Hercules
ROME—A life-sized statue of a Roman emperor posing as the classical hero Hercules has been discovered during sewer repair works near the Appia Antica (Appian Way), ancient Rome’s first highway. It emerged, face first, as a bulldozer was tearing through old pipelines that needed replacing. An archaeologist overseeing the work immediately intervened. “This face appeared,…
Taking the Kids: Get Ready to Ride the Wave
See the whales up close in Baja or the glaciers calve in Alaska. Explore Tahiti or Japan, maybe Norway’s fjords. Kick back in the Caribbean. It’s the cruise industry’s WAVE season, which means the best deals are available from now until March, whether you are looking for an adventure on an expedition ship, a trip…
Add a Cultured Marble Liner in Shower Stall
Dear James: The grout in my tile shower stall is a mess and I am tired of cleaning the grout. Is adding a synthetic cultured marble liner a good idea and is the material very durable?—Miles M. Dear Miles: Tile is very durable, and most houses use it in showers, but most require regular cleaning…
A Historic California Cottage
Situated in Montecito’s coveted Hedgerow neighborhood, this historic cottage with an impressive pedigree features a charming pool house, all set on an oversized, beautifully landscaped lot. Viewed from the rear lawn, across the pool and past the pool house, this charming residence is an ideal place to raise a family or entertain. (Matt Wier for…
Stuffed Pepper Soup (Freezer Friendly)
This Stuffed Pepper Soup was one of our favorite meals last month, when we were trying not to pine over the loss of breadsticks on our month-long stint with Whole30. The entire family enjoyed hearty bowls of this flavorful soup with big scoops of perfectly cooked rice. And though I’m a rice geek, this stuffed pepper…
Tough Timepieces: Field Watch Roundup
Everyday life can be hard on a wristwatch, so we’ve collected a sampling of timepieces that were created to survive the most extreme conditions all while projecting an air of adventure—even if your expeditions are limited to the break room or the dog park. (Courtesy of Hamilton) Iconic Style Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38 MM…
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