Category: HOME

Useful Tips That Make Gardening More Enjoyable

I’m anything but a master of the soil, but I sure love to putter in my vegetable and flower gardens. And this year, with food prices continuing to soar, I am more motivated than ever to grow as much of our food as humanly possible. Over the years, I’ve discovered quite a few handy tips…


Design Recipes: Black, White, and Gold

By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service Netural colors remain the go-to for many interior designers. Why? Because they blend well with other colors and provide an ideal foundation off of which to build a color story. The combination of black, white, and gold is a winner for those looking to achieve a warm, neutral…


Hopping Into Spring Decorating

By Katie Laughridge From Tribune News Service With the arrival of spring comes a renewed sense of energy and joy, and what better way to celebrate the season than by incorporating playful and charming seasonal touches into your home decor? For me, spring decor brings the arrival of fresh florals and of course, bushels of…


Drywall Damage? Here’s How to Fix It

By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution From scuffs to scrapes to gaping holes, drywall damage happens. It’s an unfortunately unavoidable part of homeownership. But drywall repair doesn’t have to be daunting. Here’s how to easily fix your damaged drywall, according to the experts. Assess the Situation The first step of drywall repair, according to HGTV,…


How Can a Water Feature Help My Yard?

By Paul F. P. Pogue From Ask Angi Nothing spruces up outdoor entertaining like a unique centerpiece. A water feature in your yard can make an excellent conversation piece and provide a customized entertaining spot. And water is a key part of nature, adding to the energy and life of your home. Only a few…


Let Angel’s Dormer Be an Inspiration to Try New DIY Projects

One of the most fulfilling moments of my career happened just a few days ago. It’s a story worth sharing for so many reasons, not the least of which is that it should inspire you to do something you think is impossible. It’s a tale of the three Ds: diligence, determination and dedication, mixed with…


Frank Lloyd Wright Farmhouse

Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1955, this unique home is situated on a 76-acre parcel in California’s Central Valley. The 4,041-square-foot, seven-bedroom, six-bath residence was built in 1961 by Buck Fawcett, a college football star who enrolled in Wright’s architecture courses at Stanford University in the 1940s. The location is unusual for one of…


Puppy’s Hernia Needs Surgical Repair

Q: Rosie, our pit bull puppy, has a soft lump where her belly button should be. When we push on it, it disappears temporarily. What is it, and should we be concerned? A: It sounds like Rosie may have an umbilical hernia. Your veterinarian can do a physical exam and tell you whether it needs…


Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker

Question: I discovered rows of holes on the trunk of one of my new pine trees, and the holes are oozing sap. I have never seen anything like this, and I don’t want the tree to die above all these holes. I thought maybe house caulk would stop the sap, and the tree might heal…


Here’s How You Can Boost Your House’s Curb Appeal

By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Curb appeal, the general attractiveness of a home’s visage, accounts for up to 7% of a house’s sales price, according to a 2020 report by The Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics. Luckily, making the most out of your home’s look is a relatively easy task. Some curb…