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Woody shrubs can be heavily pruned this month

By Tim Johnson
Feb 05, 2025 2:33 pm - Overgrown deciduous woody shrubs can be heavily pruned this month and up until new growth begins in spring to rejuvenate them. Start by removing all the dead wood.
Struggling to sleep? Your pillow might be the problem.

By Stacey Colino
Feb 04, 2025 12:50 am - Most people realize that mattress quality can affect how well they sleep. Pillow quality doesn’t always get the same consideration, but it should. Research has found that the right pillow can determine whether you have a good night of slumber or one spent in discomfort.
Opinions clash on water heater relief valve

By Barry Stone
Feb 04, 2025 12:41 am - When a water heater overheats, it could explode if not for the relief valve. At issue for this homeowner is where the overflow pipe delivers that excess steaming hot water, outside the building or to the garage floor.
Home & garden calendar, Feb. 9-15

Feb 04, 2025 12:13 am - Backyard birds, heirloom seed swap, plant propagation and more.
Sorting through fault in a water leak a messy issue

By Matthew Moodhe
Jan 30, 2025 5:29 pm - When a water leak happens in a multiple-owner building, board members may need guidance to sort out where liability rests.
Do I need to clean my garbage disposal?

By Jeanne Huber
Jan 30, 2025 5:17 pm - Q: Do I need to clean my garbage disposal and, if so, what’s the best way to do it? A: Given that it’s called a garbage disposal, you might think that this appliance is l...
US new-home sales jump at end of 2024 to post second annual gain

By Michael Sasso
Jan 30, 2025 4:49 pm - Sales of new U.S. homes ended 2024 on a high note in December as customers took advantage of incentives from builders, leading to a second straight year of increased purchases.
Tips on overcoming the loss of cherished, personal belongings in disasters

By JULIA RUBIN
Jan 29, 2025 12:42 pm - Losing important sentimental belongings — those items that represented who you are — can be traumatic for those who go through disasters that destroy homes. Some tips on how to get through it, emotionally and practically
Home inspector missed cracked furnace

By Barry Stone
Jan 29, 2025 6:15 am - A new homebuyer discovers the furnace had a cracked heat exchanger, allowing carbon monoxide into the home. The home inspection months earlier didn’t uncover this defect. Who is liable?
My new condo smells like the previous owners’ dogs. What can I do?

By Jeanne Huber
Jan 28, 2025 11:51 pm - New homeowners are concerned about the smell of dogs emanating from their new dwelling. Here’s how one experts recommends they attack the problem.

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