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This weekend, toss your sponge — and maybe these other household items

By Stacey Colino
Mar 24, 2026 6:52 pm - You’re not the only one under your roof that’s getting older. Your stuff is aging, too. We all have products that we continue to use, even though they’re well past their prime.
Tips to take care of wood flooring

Metro Creative Connection
Mar 24, 2026 6:01 pm - Well-maintained wood floors add much to a home's interiors. Some simple maintenance can ensure wood floors remain durable and aesthetically appealing for decades.
Sellers’ home inspector missed defects

By Barry Stone
Mar 24, 2026 5:08 pm - Before we purchased our home, the sellers provided a home inspector’s report stating there were no major problems. However, we’ve discovered the sewer line may need replacement and a deck and retaining wall in the backyard are totally rotted.
How rolling window shutters can help with storm safety, security, and energy savings

By James Dulley
Mar 18, 2026 4:30 pm - I have two large west-facing windows and I am considering installing rolling shutters for security and storm safety. Will they also save energy and what are my options?
A rundown on kitchen countertops

Metro Creative Connection
Mar 17, 2026 12:12 pm - Countertops affect the look and feel of kitchens and other interior and exterior spaces. Choosing materials comes down to cost, durability and maintenance.
Hotel decorators spill their bedroom secrets

By Dina Cheney
Mar 17, 2026 11:54 am - The best-designed hotel rooms often come down to the details. Blackout shades, well-placed light switches and other thoughtful features can make all the difference.
Do you really need a water filter? Here's what experts say

By KIKI SIDERIS
Mar 17, 2026 11:39 am - U.S. tap water is generally safe and high quality. But that doesn’t mean every glass tastes the same, or that every building’s plumbing delivers identical water to the faucet.
The home trend that can help you get more mileage out of your dining room

By Jolie Kerr
Mar 17, 2026 11:24 am - A hot new trend in repurposing living space is the dining library, which is pretty much exactly what it sounds like: a hybrid of an elegant formal dining room and a cozy reading space.
No one disclosed old wiring

By Barry Stone
Mar 17, 2026 10:55 am - Our home was built in 1946 and has a serious electrical problem. The previous owner left the old knob-and-tube wiring as-is, and this was never disclosed by our home inspector or the seller.
Tips on preventing pest problems

Metro Creative Connection
Mar 10, 2026 11:14 pm - Pests can be problematic for homeowners. Pests can be frightening, and an infestation can result in property damage if it is not discovered or treated promptly.

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