Home and Garden
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Home and garden calendar July 14-20Jul 10, 2024 7:15 am - Garden club meetings, garden walks and more.
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Let the pruning begin: New growth is vigorous this yearJul 09, 2024 10:37 pm - New growth, which has been vigorous this summer, stops by early July, so now is the right time to prune shrubs into shape.
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Don’t wash your brushes in the sink and other painting cleanup tips
Jul 09, 2024 10:19 pm - The job is done and you’re left with paint-filled brushes, rollers and trays. How best to clean them up? First a don’t: Don’t clean them in your sink or on the lawn. Here’s how to safely clean your painting tools.
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How to find a contractor who won’t rip you off
Jul 09, 2024 9:45 pm - You’ve saved up for a home remodel and it’s time to hire a contractor. Here’s a guide on how to lessen the risk of your contractor running out on you before the job is done.
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The best souvenirs become home decor
Jul 09, 2024 9:21 pm - If you’re traveling this summer, here are some tips to scout out the best home decor souvenirs that will help you relive the trip for years to come.
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Association board president decides he is the only one to have a key to the officer where the financial records are stored. Is this right?Jul 03, 2024 7:42 pm - Q. There is an on-site office at our association where the association’s books and records are stored. Due to a history of misplaced records, the lock on the office d...
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Refreshing your home on a budgetJul 03, 2024 1:37 am - Most of us don’t have the budget for a complete reno every five years, but you can refresh your home’s look with a few simple and low-cost touchups.
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Look around for changes that require extra careJul 03, 2024 12:33 am - One of the most important parts of gardening is observing changes in your plants and knowing how to adjust care for them.
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Home and garden calendar, July 8-20Jul 02, 2024 11:52 pm - Garden walks, club meetings, classes and more.
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Your fridge isn’t built to last. Here’s why.
Jul 02, 2024 10:43 pm - Today’s refrigerators can do more than ever before ... but at what cost? Their lifespan has decreased from about 20 years to 10 years, if that.