Articles filed under Home & Garden
-
Ask the plumber: How to choose a standby generatorJul 15, 2012 1:01 am - Q. I now have the budget to install a standby generator system at my home. I’ve read about standby generators in your past articles, and now that I’m ready to go forward...
-
Transitional style is popular in home furnishingsJul 14, 2012 5:02 am - Today’s homeowners gravitate toward the eclectic look when it comes to furniture for their homes. Gone are the days when people bought an entire collection of furniture ...
-
Make sure that fancy new vanity is a fit for your bathroomJul 14, 2012 4:00 am - There's a lot more to choosing a bathroom vanity than you might think. First and foremost, do you even want one? Pedestal sinks are pretty, popular and don't take up muc...
-
Who is the manufacturer of this vase? How much is it worth?Jul 14, 2012 3:22 am - Q. I am enclosing photos of a vase that is in mint condition with no chips or scratches. The glaze is flawless. It is 6¾ inches tall and the flower is painted on only on...
-
Indoor plants create indoor artwork for ownersJul 14, 2012 1:00 am - For The Associated Press On the indoor gardening stage, plants such as peace lily, Boston fern and sansevieria are veterans, tried-and-true performers that require littl...
-
Older homes present obstacles for good insulatingJul 14, 2012 1:00 am - Q. I just bought a home and found out from one of the previous owners that it isn’t insulated well on the exterior wall. The attic has been blown but is still hard to ke...
-
Choose drought-tolerant perennials for hot, dry conditionsJul 14, 2012 1:00 am - With the excessive heat and lack of rainfall recently, it may seem nearly impossible to grow a lush, beautiful garden. But it is possible if you choose perennials that, ...
-
Home inspector: Desperate angry homebuyers stuck with bad foundationJul 13, 2012 1:28 am - Q. We bought our home when it was new. There had been another buyer before us, but he backed out of the deal because of a foundation problem. The builder disclosed that ...
-
A look at ‘Live More, Want Less: 52 Ways to Find Order in Your Life’Jul 12, 2012 1:00 am - Every year, millions of people vow to get organized. And every year, millions fail. Author Mary Carlomagno decided to tackle this predicament in her new book, “Live More...
-
Mt. Prospect forestry department says it’s time to water treesJul 11, 2012 3:48 pm - The lack of precipitation combined with very high temperatures has seriously stressed many landscape plants, especially recent plantings, according to Mount Prospect For...