Home and Garden
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House inspector banned by seller’s agentsNov 19, 2024 11:38 pm - The seller’s agent is refusing to work with the buyer’s choice of home inspector. Is that legal?
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Who pays when water from one unit floods another unit?Nov 14, 2024 5:29 pm - A resident of a condominium unit on the third floor of our building fell asleep while filling a bathtub. As a result, the tub overflowed and damaged the drywall ceiling and walls of the unit below. Who is responsible for this damage.
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Dog accidents have damaged my wood floors. What can I do?
Nov 13, 2024 2:25 am - You can wipe up pet accidents on hardwood floors without leaving smells or stains, but you have to be quick and the finish needs to be pristine. Scratches can allow the pet mess to get into the wood, and often, the only remedy then is to replace damaged boards.
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The 9 best paint colors for creating cozy vibesNov 13, 2024 1:26 am - If you’re looking to add a cozy vibe to your quarters as autumn’s chill descends, designers suggest looking for paint colors with richness and a bit of muddiness. Here are some tried and true colors to consider this season.
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Throwing a dinner party is a way to connect. Rookies, don’t be intimidated
Nov 13, 2024 1:16 am - As we head into the holiday season, you may be hosting a dinner party for the first time, or maybe the first time in a long time. It may sound daunting, but with preparation and a few key steps, you can pull off an evening of food and fun with ease.
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Bankers need not disclose?Nov 13, 2024 12:03 am - Do banks really not have to disclose deficits they discover after acquiring a property? That’s the million-dollar question.
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There are flowers too? Some plants prized for foliage surprise gardeners with late-season blooms
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Home & garden calendar Nov. 17-23Nov 12, 2024 11:36 pm - Fall garden cleanup, seasonal centerpieces, holiday public light displays and more.
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How to know whether to cut perennials back in fall or springNov 12, 2024 10:23 pm - Keep your garden interesting and attractive through the winter by waiting until early spring to cut back perennials. However, there are some situations to cut back some perennials in the fall.
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The last rose of summer … er … fall: Mild November results in ‘weird’ lilac, crabapple floweringNov 12, 2024 6:47 pm - Drought and a mild fall is confusing flowering plants, experts say.