Home and Garden
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Buyer laments seller’s refusal to sellOct 15, 2024 7:33 pm - A buyer is upset that a deal fell through when the sellers changed their mind. But could it be a blessing in disguise?
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6 hacks for keeping shoe clutter in check
Oct 15, 2024 7:21 pm - Most of us possess far fewer shoes than those celebrities with rooms full of shoes, organized by category, But storing and organizing a single household’s worth of flip-flops, running shoes, loafers, etc., still presents challenges. Here a few organizing pros offer some tips on how to keep your shoes organized but easily accessed.
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The ABCs of adding color in your landscape with bulbsOct 14, 2024 9:43 pm - Now is the time to increase color in next spring’s garden by purchasing spring-flowering bulbs. Here’s a guide to what bulbs to buy, how to shop for them, how to plant them and what to do after they bloom.
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Home listings climb in nation’s priciest markets as locked-up inventory starts to shift
Oct 10, 2024 8:14 pm - Homebuyers in Seattle, Silicon Valley and the nation's other priciest markets are seeing more properties hit the market as mortgage rates finally start trending lower.
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Law doesn’t mandate that rule changes be considered separatelyOct 10, 2024 7:37 pm - The law doesn’t mandate it, but it would be best for boards to present proxies that allow owners to vote separately on each suggested unrelated rule change.
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Before renovating your kitchen, ask: What would Julia Child do?
Oct 08, 2024 11:08 pm - With the October publication of “Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories and Legacy of an Iconic Space,” author Paula J. Johnson of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History gives readers insight into Julia’s kitchen and the many items it holds. Here she shares how people can incorporate Julia’s design philosophies into their own hearths.
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Economical home gadgets that make your life feel more luxuriousOct 08, 2024 10:44 pm - You don't need a six-figure income, a fancy house or a lot of tech-savvy to benefit from the latest crop of smart home tech.
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First-time buyer overwhelmed by fixer-upperOct 08, 2024 10:29 pm - A novice who buys a fixer-upper with the idea of remodeling and renting it out seeks advice on where to start with repairs.
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Protect tender plants from coming freezing tempsOct 08, 2024 10:12 pm - Though there’s no freeze in the immediate forecast, you’ll want to be prepared to cover tender plants and bring your tropical plants inside to protect them this winter.
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Home & garden calendar, Oct. 13-19Oct 08, 2024 9:37 pm - Orchid show and sale, online herb classes, a tree walk and more.