Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Times are changing, and so are furniture arrangementsSep 08, 2015 6:00 am - Dare to be bold in how you arrange furniture in a small room. Freedom from preconceived notions might encourage a higher function from your space. Toss out old ideas or ...
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It's time to make improvements to the landscapeSep 06, 2015 7:00 am - Fall is an ideal time to assess your landscape and make improvements. Arm yourself with a camera, notebook and a tape measure. Jot down your impressions, take photos and...
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Milk just may be your garden remedySep 06, 2015 1:01 am - GOT MILK? Yes, milk! That summer fungus, otherwise known as powdery mildew, is showing its powdery white markings and the newest war on powdery mildew is MILK! Sphaeroth...
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A small kitchen may require ingenuitySep 06, 2015 1:01 am - Getting tight spaces to function often requires thinking outside that box. Planning a very small bathroom, laundry room or kitchen demands you research all options and b...
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Vicenza, Italy, is a great design destinationSep 06, 2015 1:01 am - No, let's not confuse Vicenza with Venezia. The latter is a world-renowned beautiful Italian waterfront town, and Vicenza is the quiet and refined hometown of the archit...
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How to fund that major remodelSep 06, 2015 1:00 am - After 11 years in their Annandale, Virginia, home, Mike and Cherie Jacobs were ready for something bigger and better. But sacrificing their super-low mortgage rate to pa...
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How smart homes can help you with your health, securitySep 05, 2015 11:00 pm - Steve Lee knows when his mother gets up in the morning, walks into the living room, opens the front door to get the paper and takes her medications in the kitchen. Nothi...
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Factors to consider when planning a home officeSep 04, 2015 11:00 pm - As technology has made working remotely easier, more and more professionals are working from home. Working from home can help working parents save money on child-care co...
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Similar platter exhibited in Brooklyn MuseumSep 04, 2015 6:00 am - Q. This is a photo of a platter that I found in my house when we purchased it. It has a stylized flower in the center and each petal is decorated with small blossoms. Th...
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Dive into your new swimming poolSep 03, 2015 6:01 am - It's a great moment to install a new pool in your home. A pool can be a fun and playful addition to your home, but careful planning must be accomplished to achieve a suc...