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Get to the root of a dry lawn

Metro Creative
Jun 21, 2025 7:22 am - Trial and error may be necessary to figure out why a lawn is brown and what's needed to revive it.
7 paint colors for small spaces, from quiet to loud

By Kathryn O'Shea-Evans
Jun 21, 2025 7:22 am - In small rooms, paint color choices are key. Designers recommend warm, inviting paint shades that trick the eye into seeing more space, as well as bold, saturated hues that envelop.
June is a good time to focus on weeding and mulching

By Tim Johnson
Jun 19, 2025 6:28 am - Weeds are thriving in the garden, requiring diligent weeding to prevent annual weeds from setting seed and increasing next year's workload. Also, proper mulching and pruning techniques can improve tree and plant health while enhancing aesthetic appeal.
At Home files bankruptcy, with lenders set to take over

By Steven Church
Jun 18, 2025 4:29 pm - At Home Group Inc. filed bankruptcy to implement a restructuring deal which will see its lenders take over the business.
What’s the best way to store mushrooms?

By Aaron Hutcherson
Jun 17, 2025 5:04 am - Mushrooms have a high moisture content of around 90%. And their structure is such that they can easily lose that water, which if trapped on the fungi can expedite spoilage. So the key to storing mushrooms for longevity is all about moisture control.
The wonders of willows: How this hardy tree is designed to survive floods

By Mark Spreyer, Stillman Nature Center
Jun 16, 2025 11:22 am - Nature columnist Mark Spreyer takes a look at the history and uses of weeping willow and black willow trees, including their medicinal benefits and how they are designed to survive floods.
Golf-course-loving HOA residents concerned about possible closure

By Matthew Moodhe
Jun 12, 2025 8:28 pm - What happens when the golf course associated with an HOA closes and the land sold for new homes. Golf-loving residents have some concerns.
‘Senior freeze’ might help you reduce taxes

By Tom Resnick
Jun 12, 2025 8:16 pm - Senior freeze in the land of real estate assessments could reduce the tax burden for qualifying seniors. How to know if you’d quality, plus find out what other tax exemption options are available.
Fiberglass doors offer insulation benefits over wood

By James Dulley
Jun 12, 2025 7:46 pm - Fiberglass doors can provide more insulation than wood doors, but doors with more glass for windows benefit less from the efficiency of fiberglass.
I hate the recessed lights in my kitchen. What are my options?

By Jeanne Huber
Jun 11, 2025 3:01 am - Q: My townhouse was built with can lights in the ceiling. What are my options to replace them? In the kitchen, I am always cooking in my shadow and can’t see anything!

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