By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi Spring is a lovely time to open your house and invite things in after a long, cold winter: sunshine, leafy smells, fresh air. But these good things aren’t the only visitors gearing up to drop by. Spring is also prime time for pests to find their home…
Replace a Bifold Closet Door
It’s easy to take a closet door for granted; it quietly does its job and serves its purpose of opening and concealing all the stuff you have stored behind it. Closet doors that fold and slide easily can be a pleasure to operate, but downright annoying when they are difficult to open and close. Their…
Put a Big Smile on Your Face with a Dental Savings Plan
I opened my inbox and right near the top was a frantic letter from Lisa, who’s facing an emergency dental situation with a $15,000 price tag on it. She is desperate for options that will let her keep her teeth while not plunging her into debt. Another letter from the Madison family related that their…
Short-Term Rental Tips
By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service Short-term rentals remain more popular than ever. From vacationing locals to suburban environments that appeal to those seeking a location outside of an urban center, short-term rentals are an attractive alternative to traditional hotels, especially for families. While renting your home as-is may provide cost savings, you may…
How to Maximize the Power of Mix and Match in Furniture Pairings
By Katie Laughridge From Tribune News Service Gone are the days of placing matching big-box furniture in a room and calling it good. And while it’s easy to fall into the trap of following a specific trend, often I find that the spaces with the most impact are the ones that effortlessly combine elements from…
Ask the Builder: Sources of Sewer Gas
Two months ago I received a desperate text from a young woman who’s the cantor at my church. All of a sudden she was smelling noxious sewer gas in her condominium. She had moved in just two months before and for weeks there had not been a problem. If you’re a new reader, you may…
Proper Deck Cleaning for Nice Appearance
Dear James: We have an old wood deck and are expanding its size. The old deck looks bad compared to the new one. How can we make it look newer to match?—Valerie M. Dear Valerie: If the old decking was not cleaned and treated regularly, it can look almost black. The mildew can get slippery…
Room to Grow
Located on the edge of Broward County, in a community adjacent to the Everglades, this estate is among the most desirable in Weston, Florida’s exclusive Saddle Club neighborhood. Located on a 3.8-acre lot—one of the largest in Weston—the 14,294-square-foot home has 10 bedrooms and 9 1/2 bathrooms, making it ideal for large, active families, and…
Lyme Disease Is Infecting More Dogs and Spreading to New Areas
Q: My veterinarian offers Lyme vaccination, but I’m uncertain whether I should have my dog vaccinated because none of the neighborhood dogs have developed Lyme disease. What do you think? A: The answer depends on where you live, along with your dog’s breed, lifestyle and health status. Therefore, your veterinarian is the best person to…
Posh Pets
Our dogs and cats are some of our favorite companions; they give us unconditional love, asking little in return. We can show them we care in the form of these special gifts. A Bed All Their Own (Courtesy of Petmate) La-Z-Boy Duchess Fold Out Sleeper Sofa Dog Bed $176.99 Even if your pampered pooches sleep…
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