Home and Garden
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New deadline set for transparency act complianceFeb 27, 2025 12:53 pm - A court ruling has reinstated enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act, putting board members of community associations back in the position of needing to file personal information with the federal government.
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12 myths about laundry
Feb 25, 2025 11:00 pm - Separate your wash by color. Use hot water for whites and cold water for darks. Standard laundry instructions right? Wrong.Times have changed, as have our washing machines, laundry detergents and even the fabrics we wear. Here’s how to make sure your laundry habits are on point.
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6 reasons to build a retaining wallFeb 25, 2025 10:33 pm - Landscapes can feature hills and valleys, necessitating some extra steps when installing certain features. Retaining walls are often utilized to improve the functionality and safety of a property.
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Unique way to bring those blooms indoorsFeb 25, 2025 10:17 pm - Branch out when looking for blooms to bring indoors — literally. Carefully pruned branches can be brought indoors for “forcing.” A horticulturist explains how.
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10 affordable ways to jazz up an all-white kitchen
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Getting to the root of sewer line problemsFeb 25, 2025 9:30 pm - Old clay sewer pipes are often plagued by invasive tree roots, causing repeated visits from a plumber to clear the line. Replacing the lines can be expensive, but there is a cost-savings solution.
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They dig, they pee, they trample. How to garden when you love both dogs and plants
Feb 25, 2025 9:04 pm - When planning a dog-friendly garden, use resilient grasses, dense planting, barriers to protect beds, designated digging areas, avoid toxic plants and chemicals, and provide ample water.
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Home & garden calendar, March 2-8Feb 25, 2025 7:23 pm - Garden club meetings, antique apple trees and more.
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Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage slips to 8-week low after fifth-straight weekly decline
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Speed rules on private roads are enforceable, but it’s trickyFeb 20, 2025 5:32 pm - Is an association board responsible for enforcing a speed limit “rule” on their private roads, as they are supposed to enforce any other rules in the association? The answer can be complicated.