About the House: Caulk talk
Getting tired of watching reruns and weather reports while waiting for warm weather?
View ArticleAbout the House: Review your homeowner insurance policy
If your homeowners insurance is coming due, it is a perfect time to review a few things.
View ArticleAbout the House: When it comes to coverage, the choice is yours
A friend works who for a cleaning and restoration company told me recently about a business practice his competition uses that he thinks is unethical.
View ArticleAbout the House: Sparking a new energy plan
A forward-looking enterprise is turning recycled material into innovative walking surface tiles that generate electricity.
View ArticleInsulating ductwork
Q: I had a home-energy analysis. The report said my ductwork needs to be repaired upstairs and in the crawlspace because that is where a good deal of leakage is and also is bringing bad air pollutants...
View ArticleAbout the House: Misconceptions about home inspections
Some misconceptions regarding home inspections need to be addressed.
View ArticleLine-drying is focus of National Hanging Out Day
Does it seem like nearly everything gets its own designated day?
View ArticleHome and Garden Expo featured vendors
Vendors featured at this year's Home and Garden Expo, which opens Friday.
View ArticleA hall tree thought to have seen some Oregon history
Enclosed are photographs of a hall tree that was left in a house that my grandparents bought in 1955 in Grants Pass, Ore. It was said that the two-story house was over 100 years old at the time, and...
View ArticleFire-safety tips
Be prepared with these tips for preventing and controlling fires in the home.1. Before buying a fire extinguisher, check its intended purpose. Some extinguishers effectively treat a few or all of the...
View ArticleSoap dispenser can clean up the look of your kitchen
Q: I never thought I would enjoy articles about plumbing until I became a regular reader of your column. I would like to add a soap dispenser to my stainless-steel kitchen sink, but my husband says...
View Article'Cash & Cari' star featured at Home and Garden Expo
Cari Cucksey, star of HGTV’s "Cash & Cari," is featured at the 10th annual Home and Garden Expo, which takes place Friday and Saturday at the St. Joseph County fairgrounds in Centreville. Admission...
View ArticleHGTV's Cucksey featured at Home & Garden Expo
Cari Cucksey, star of HGTV's "Cash & Cari," is the main attraction at the 10th annual Home & Garden Expo.
View ArticleAbout the House: See your home through a buyer's eyes
I recently looked at a house that needed some things done to help it sell.
View ArticleAbout the House: Furnace filters and beyond
Every once in a while, I like to throw out tidbits that might be helpful to someone
View ArticleHome and Garden Expo: 'Cash & Cari' star featured on Day 1
The timing of Cari Cucksey's appearance in Centreville couldn't have been better.
View ArticleA Taft connection for this tea set?
Dear Helaine and Joe:I would like for you to tell me about this sterling-silver coffee-and-tea set. I am a retired jeweler who carried most American silver manufacturers -- such as Kirk, Gorham and...
View ArticleTips for a sparkling refrigerator
Think that cleaning your refrigerator (and keeping it clean) takes a lot of effort? Well, chill! Just follow these tips:1. Create a homemade all-purpose cleaner by combining the following in a gallon...
View ArticlePermits, inspections are there for a reason: safety
Q: I have planned all winter for a bathroom addition to my home. I watched DIY shows and checked information on the Internet. Once I started my addition, a state inspector showed up and told me I had...
View ArticleAbout the House: Too good to be true? It may be a S.C.A.M.
I came across an acronym when I was doing some research: SCAM.
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