All Stories from July 14, 2012 (Change date)
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Make sure that fancy new vanity is a fit for your bathroomJul 17, 2012 6:31 pm - There's a lot more to choosing a bathroom vanity than you might think. First and foremost, do you even want one? Pedestal sinks are pretty, popular and don't take up muc...
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Mortgage professor: Financial crisis hits reverse mortgages hard An industry at the crossroadsJul 15, 2012 11:55 am - A reverse mortgage is a secured loan to an elderly homeowner on which the borrower’s debt rises over time, but which need not be repaid until the borrower dies, sells th...
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Who is the manufacturer of this vase? How much is it worth?Jul 14, 2012 3:25 am - Q. I am enclosing photos of a vase that is in mint condition with no chips or scratches. The glaze is flawless. It is 6¾ inches tall and the flower is painted on only on...
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Older homes present obstacles for good insulatingJul 14, 2012 1:00 am - Q. I just bought a home and found out from one of the previous owners that it isn’t insulated well on the exterior wall. The attic has been blown but is still hard to ke...
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Choose drought-tolerant perennials for hot, dry conditionsJul 16, 2012 12:10 pm - With the excessive heat and lack of rainfall recently, it may seem nearly impossible to grow a lush, beautiful garden. But it is possible if you choose perennials that, ...
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Indoor plants create indoor artwork for ownersJul 14, 2012 1:00 am - For The Associated Press On the indoor gardening stage, plants such as peace lily, Boston fern and sansevieria are veterans, tried-and-true performers that require littl...
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How to drop the agent who doesnt listenJul 14, 2012 12:25 am - Q. We hit it off with a Realtor we met at an open house, and now she sends us daily multiple listings. We haven’t been to any showings with her yet, but already we can t...
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