Ready for spring break? Don’t fret if you haven’t made plans yet. There are lots of options whether you want to be among the first to experience a new theme park ride, see how many sites you can pack into a city visit, ski or ride in spring sunshine or bask on the beach, frothy…
Install a Towel Warmer
If your bathroom just can’t be warm enough for you, especially in the winter months, consider treating yourself to an electric towel warmer. Not only is it heating your towels, it’s also making a cold space warmer. So, you’ll appreciate the luxury of stepping out of the shower or bathtub and wrapping yourself in a…
Why Should I Build a Deck?
By Brigitta Shannon Rose From Ask Angi Spring is nearly here, making it easy to imagine summer, where a warm breeze blows through the trees, and the sun shines brightly in the sky. It’s a perfect time to gather outside and enjoy friends and family gatherings on your deck. Don’t have one? Here are some…
How to Make Your Bathroom Floor Warm
You may find this hard to believe, but I didn’t build the house I currently live in. It’s a long story, but this current house in central New Hampshire was supposed to be a transition home while I built a Queen Anne Victorian house for my family. Those plans were dashed by the horrible economic…
Are the Conditions Ripe for a ‘Superbloom’ in Rain-Soaked California? Here’s What Experts Say
By Nathan Solis From Los Angeles Times Los Angeles—Is a superbloom on the horizon? It all depends on the weather. Californians endured a record-breaking rainy season earlier this year and the conditions certainly seem ripe for wildflowers to bloom in the next several weeks from the state’s water-soaked soil. But experts say it’s no guarantee…
Garlicky Greek Chicken Breast Is Bursting With Flavor
A simple, zesty Greek chicken marinade is my first line of defense any time I find myself sliding into a chicken breast rut or simply can’t decide what to do with it for dinner. With minimal effort, I have the most unbelievably flavorful chicken dinner bursting with lemony, garlicky, herby aromas. Talk about a weeknight…
Don’t Just Hope Your Contractor Does the Job Right. Inform Yourself Beforehand
As a columnist, it’s my job to save you money and time on every repair or improvement project you plan for your home. While I try my best, I’m thwarted by at least two factors. First and foremost, there are thousands of contractors who do less than acceptable work. I hear about them from readers…
Why Paint Colors Look Different in the Store Than in Your Home
Whether refreshing a room or renovating a home, fresh paint is the easiest and most impactful way to breathe new life into a space without breaking the bank. But after pursuing thousands (yes, thousands) of tiny paint-color chips at the store, analysis paralysis takes over. Is this white too warm? Blue too cool? Then, once…
Buying Travel Insurance
“Any time you face a potential loss that’s more than you can comfortably walk away from, you probably need some combination of Trip-cancellation, Trip-interruption, and medical insurance.” That’s the basic rule of travel insurance, and it dictates how to decide whether you need insurance for any given trip, and if so, how much coverage of…
Verona Is for Lovers
About two hours from bustling Milan and touristy Venice is Verona—a welcome sip of pure, easygoing Italy. Made famous by Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers, Verona is one of Italy’s most-visited cities—second in the Veneto region only to Venice in population and artistic importance. If you don’t need world-class sights, this town is a joy. Shakespeare’s “Romeo…
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