Category: HOME

This Is Why Your Basement Floods During Stormy Weather

By Hunter Boyce From The Atlanta Journal-Constitution When it rains, your basement can flood for a number of reasons. Gravity is the main culprit, of course, since your basement is the lowest living space in the house, but other factors are often at play. “The answer to ‘why does my basement flood when it rains’…


New Study Finds Admiring Gardens Boosts Wellbeing

In the first study for the appreciation of home gardening rather than the active practice of it, researchers have found that merely taking delight in the beauty of flowers and green spaces can boost the health and well-being of regional and rural populations. Based on the experiences and perspectives of members of a gardening appreciation…


Styling Your Bookshelf

By Katie Laughridge From Tribune News Service Bookshelves are a versatile and functional piece of furniture that can enhance the look of any space in your home. While they primarily serve the practical purpose of storing books for many, they can also be a great way to showcase your personality and style (with or without…


Good Drawings and Detailed Instructions Help You Avoid Remodeling Nightmares

I’d like to share a story with you. This saga transpired over the past six weeks, and I feel it contains a valuable lesson that could save you thousands of dollars, allow you to sleep at night, and go to dinner with your remodeling contractor at the end of the job. This is a tale…


Flying With Babies and Toddlers Safely

Free is good, but it’s not always the best course. That’s especially true when you are flying with infants and toddlers. Yes, children two and under can fly free on your lap, but the FAA says, “The safest place for your child under the age of two on a U.S. airplane is in an approved child restraint…


Ceramic Tile Kitchen Floor

Dear James: My linoleum kitchen floor is worn, and I want to replace it with ceramic tile. The floor now feels somewhat springy. Will that be a problem for the ceramic tile?—Brad S. Dear Brad: A kitchen is the perfect room for a ceramic tile floor. Spills are easy to clean up and it resists…


MultiTool Roundup: Be Ready for Anything

We’ve all had that experience when pliers or a screwdriver would save the day, but all your tools are at home, miles away. However, one of these capable multitools stashed in a briefcase, purse, or glove compartment just might save the day. (Courtesy of Gerber) Professional Grade Gerber Center-Drive Rescue $145 This no-nonsense multitool features…


Sydney Harbour Mansion

This iconic Australian property has come on the market for the first time in more than 80 years. The stunning building in P&O architectural style stands in glistening white at the tip of Parsley Bay Wharf, overlooking Sydney Harbour and the Tasman Sea, in Vaucluse, one of Sydney’s most prestigious suburbs. The formal dining room…


Cats’ Tails Tell Tales

Q: I am about to adopt a cat, my first. I want to understand what my new cat is trying to tell me through meowing and body language. Please educate me. A: Congratulations on adopting your new family member and learning how to communicate with your kitty. Feline vocalizations, body language, scent communication, visual signals…


Start Early to Grow Ginger

Q: I was told you shouldn’t grow ginger root from the grocery store because it might have a disease. I bought a flowering ginger plant from a local nursery, but it is early in the spring, and it doesn’t have flowers, so I don’t know what kind it is. Can I eat any of the…