Today’s new streamline flat panel TVs are designed to be suspended from a wall with a mounting device attached to a wall. The mounting device makes the TV screen a part of the wall, eliminating the need for a piece of furniture to hold it. The mounting device is a permanent installation on the wall;…
My Darling Clementines
Clementines are a hybrid between the sweet orange and the mandarin. The Folklore Legend says clementines were named after Father Clement Rodier, a monk in Algeria who was believed to have discovered the fruit, but some scholars believe this tiny citrus originated in China, thousands of years ago. Clementines were brought to the U.S. and…
Rick Steves’ Europe: The Church of David
Entering Florence’s Accademia Gallery is like entering the Church of David — a temple of humanism. At the high altar stands the perfect man, Michelangelo’s colossal statue of David. Like a Renaissance Statue of Liberty, David declares, “Yes, I can.” This 500-year-old slingshot-toting giant-slayer is the symbol of Florence. The city’s other treasures are largely…
Taking the Kids: On Spring Break Safely
Got your backpack? Reusable water bottle? Especially this year, consider getting outdoors for spring break. The more time you can spend outdoors, the safer you’ll be, public health experts suggest. But that doesn’t necessarily mean a backpacking or RV trip, although those options can be a lot of fun. You can hit the slopes or…
How to Clean a Child’s Bedroom
Tackling your child’s room gets easier when you enlist the help of little hands. Read our kid’s bedroom cleaning checklist, including tips on when you should get your child involved in the process. After all, if your child is old enough to make a mess, he or she is old enough to help put it…
11 Painting Tools You Need (And 5 You Don’t)
When it comes to painting tools, if it sounds too good to be true, then it usually is. There’s really no substitute for quality painting tools, adequate preparation and careful work. “One of the easiest things to remember about paint tools is that you get what you pay for,” says Lou Manfredini, a home expert…
Overnight French Toast With a Jammy Twist
Family brunch always begins with overnight French toast. It’s easy to assemble and beloved by everyone. We even make this simple, but indulgent dish, when renting vacation homes. The only special equipment needed is a 13-by 9-inch baking dish and an oven. For this year’s Fourth of July family gathering, we will gild the top…
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