Articles filed under Home & Garden
-
Raise the house, lower the flood riskNov 09, 2013 12:00 am - Eileen Benner says elevating her home in Atlantic City, N.J., was a “no-brainer” after it suffered extensive flood damage during Superstorm Sandy. “I would tell anybody ...
-
Build your style around a couch you likeNov 08, 2013 11:47 pm - When a homeowner is furnishing an entire house, Anne Hildreth recommends they start with the room they use the most — the family room — and proceed from there. “Most peo...
-
Replace a deck with pressure-treated lumberNov 08, 2013 11:00 pm - Q. Am trying to decide whether to use pressure-treated decking or composite as a replacement for my deck, which is 11 years old. Being in the “Elderly Class,” we do not ...
-
Don’t forget evergreens need water, even in the coldNov 08, 2013 12:00 am - It is easy to forget about watering during the colder weather in November. However, evergreens planted over the previous three years should be watered this month if cond...
-
Should a contractor do your home inspection?Nov 07, 2013 11:06 pm - Q. I am planning to buy a home but don’t know who the home inspectors are in my area. On the other hand, I have a good friend who is a licensed general contractor, and h...
-
Raise the house, lower the flood riskNov 07, 2013 4:30 am - Eileen Benner says elevating her home in Atlantic City, N.J., was a “no-brainer” after it suffered extensive flood damage during Superstorm Sandy. “I would tell anybody ...
-
How to reduce allergies while gardeningNov 06, 2013 5:00 am - Allergies can put a serious crimp in gardening: A runny nose, itchy eyes, or a wheezing and persistent cough can drive allergy sufferers indoors during the growing seaso...
-
Turning to the Web for contemporary designNov 05, 2013 9:41 am - Not long ago, a homeowner looking for the airiness of a Noguchi lamp or the clean lines of European-style cabinetry would be forced to journey between the handful of mod...
-
To bee? Hobbyist hives require time, moneyNov 05, 2013 5:00 am - NEW YORK — There’s no shortage of buzz about beekeeping these days. From environmentalists worried about disappearing colonies to foodies seeking locally sourced liquid...
-
Surprise mom!Nov 05, 2013 12:00 am - For as long as we have lived in our house (over a decade) my mom has dreamed of making our living room into a room she loves. She wants to really be proud of our home. ...