Home and Garden
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Gardeners should tap into the magic offered by the winter sky
Jan 12, 2020 7:00 AM - Just as architects will orient a house to take in a view of the lake, the mountains or the ocean, the landscape designer can play to the winter sky. It helps to have a viewing point, indoors or out, and to be mindful that the winter sun rises in the southeast and sets in the southwest. -
It's that '70s (and '80s) show in home decor
Jan 12, 2020 7:00 AM - You've probably noticed it in clothing stores: racks and shelves full of high-waisted flares, rib-knit turtlenecks, acid green sweatshirts and disco ball metallics. It's that '70s -- and '80s -- show. -
Key-wind clock stands the test of time
Jan 12, 2020 7:01 AM - Q: This is a photo of an antique key-wind brass clock that has been in my family for several generations. On the lower portion of the face are the words "Manufactured by Ansonia -- New York -- United States of America." Our clock has survived all these years, and I would never part with it, but I would like to know more about its history and value. -
Homeowner has swamp under house
Jan 12, 2020 6:00 AM - Q: Every time it rains, the crawl space under my house becomes a swamp, with ponds and puddles everywhere. Several of my neighbors have the same problem, but I've crawled under my house with a flashlight, and there doesn't seem to be any water-related damage.
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Ways to stay private, yet connected
Jan 11, 2020 6:00 AM - Did someone invite a spy into your home over the holidays? Maybe so, if a friend or family member gave you a voice-controlled speaker or some other smart device. -
Samsung aims for smart-home market with speaker, AR glasses
Jan 11, 2020 6:19 AM - The world's biggest home appliance maker set out its latest Internet of Things strategy, describing it as an "Age of Experience," at the CES 2020 technology conference in Las Vegas. It will span everything from individual care to the connected home and smart cities in the next decade. -
These tips will make you a first-class bird-watcher
Jan 11, 2020 7:00 AM - When attempting to attract birds to your garden, it is important to know what species are in your area, as well as their food preferences and feeding habits. -
Gardening trends for 2020? Think unconventional, sustainable
Jan 11, 2020 7:00 AM - Gardeners in 2020 will veer from the beaten path, opting for unconventional varieties and eco-conscious surroundings, according to a plant trends study by horticulturalists with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. -
What you'll need to be ready for winter, from 5 experts
Jan 10, 2020 6:00 AM - "One of the most important things to think about when you're winterizing your home is water and any place that it could freeze," says Tamara Day of Kansas City, Missouri, host of HGTV's "Bargain Mansions." We asked Day and four other winter experts what else they would keep on hand for winter hibernation. -
The pros and cons of paper receipts vs. digital copies
Jan 10, 2020 7:00 AM - Like many soon-to-be empty-nesters, Vered DeLeeuw and her husband have been thinking about downsizing. Surveying her garage, DeLeeuw noticed boxes of documents, pay stubs, bills, credit card statements -- 20 years worth -- and realized the harsh truth: She was a paper pack rat.
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