Articles filed under Home & Garden
-
The 12 ideas of ChristmasDec 03, 2012 4:00 am - Time is passing quickly, and the big day is just around the corner. If your home needs a little more Christmas spirit, you've come to the right place! Get your yuletide ...
-
Termite evidence found 12 years after saleDec 03, 2012 3:10 am - Q. When I bought my home 12 years ago, the seller disclosed that she had no knowledge of any termites. Last week, I discovered evidence of termites, so I called a pest i...
-
Bridge-style faucet makes splash in kitchenDec 02, 2012 4:02 am - Q. I’m going to install a new kitchen faucet and sink in the near future. I’m looking at the new bridge-type faucets. When did they come on the scene, how are they insta...
-
How to keep snow, animal damage to a minimumDec 02, 2012 4:00 am - As winter approaches, the major outdoor gardening tasks will be removing snow and monitoring for animal damage. Install protection now for plants that are likely to be ...
-
Valuing a collectible from the 1888 presidential campaignDec 02, 2012 4:00 am - Q. I had my granddad's silk handkerchief framed under glass. (I hope it was not glued down.) On the bottom is printed, “PATENTED June 28, 1888, A.S. Rosenthal & Co. N.Y....
-
One of Genva's most notable homes highlights house tourDec 02, 2012 4:00 am - Looking for holiday decorating ideas? Get inspired at Geneva's annual Christmas House Tour Dec. 7 and 8. Five distinctive homes decorated for the holidays by area busine...
-
Mums are annuals if planted in fallDec 02, 2012 12:00 am - Q. Why do mums that I add to my garden in the fall, fair to survive our winters? A. The difficulty you are experiencing is because the plants have spent the summer growi...
-
There are several options when fixing a squeaky floorDec 01, 2012 4:00 am - Q. How do you repair squeaking floors? The house is 47 years old and just walking across the floors creates a squeak. But it’s only in certain areas, not the whole floor...
-
Why are municipal building inspections not enough?Nov 30, 2012 4:33 am - Q. Your articles often recommend that home inspectors be hired to inspect new homes. If a newly constructed home has just been inspected and approved by the building dep...
-
Consider multi-piece bath in lieu of walk-in showerNov 25, 2012 4:02 am - Q. My husband and I are retired, and we’re thinking of removing our only bathtub. In its place we want to install a walk-in shower. But friends have said that we may los...