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Tips on keeping your closet clean, organized and functional
Is there a vast wasteland of wilted clothes in your closet silently awaiting freedom?
Nov 01, 2009 | 12:10 am | Loading…
Gainan's Christmas shows a holiday tradition for many Billings' families
This time of year I always crave shrimp and scallops from the Windmill. Preparing for our annual Christmas show is the trigger. It has always been held on the first Sunday of November. It started in 1951 and continues today. My earliest memory of the event was around 1981. I was new to th…
Nov 01, 2009 | 12:05 am | Loading…
Donate unwanted items
This time of year, local charity groups are particularly in need of donations and would be happy to take boxes of old sweaters, pants and un-wanted winter wear off your hands.
Nov 01, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Bring fall harvest trends in from the fields and into your home
It's pumpkin pie.
Oct 25, 2009 | 12:05 am | Loading…
Empty gardening pots take center stage for the "spookiest" season
A couple of weekends ago while representing the store at a wedding show held at the Moss Mansion, a friend asked me "what to do with all of the pots" on her porch now that the annuals have started to fade. I stumbled around trying to think of some original idea for her and came up pretty …
Oct 25, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Preparing now for wintry weather will protect fall foliage and spring blooms
Jumping into the Cryo-freezer 6000 seemed like a logical decision to Lucy Lilac.
Oct 18, 2009 | 12:05 am | Loading…
Here comes Halloween's hippest decor
Goth and glitter. Bones and ornaments dusted with lime, ebony, orange or purple sparkle. Startling images on dishware and textiles.
Oct 18, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Keeping the bite from your bark
Sometimes our trees need added cold protection in the winter, particularly if they are comprised of darker bark.
Oct 17, 2009 | 11:00 pm | Loading…
Save energy and money by weatherizing your home today
Energy = mass x the amount of your winter heating bill, squared.
Oct 11, 2009 | 12:15 am | Loading…
A home's new owner should ask seller for lowdown
After house-hunting, negotiating a price and working out details of his move, Patrick O'Leary was ready to tackle the real work: understanding and operating the various mechanical systems in his new, 6,000-square-foot home.
Oct 11, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Stay comfy all night with an energy-efficient electric blanket
Dear Jim: I am trying to save energy in my home, so I set the furnace thermostat lower each night. It gets chilly and I do not sleep well.
Oct 11, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Find the perfect area rug for your style, space and budget
It begins so simply.
Oct 04, 2009 | 12:15 am | Loading…
Plant your perennials, trees and shrubs this fall
Have you ever noticed the daily changes that fall brings? And it's not only to your yard, but to your household as well? Lighter summer fare is gradually replaced with heartier comfort foods. Jackets and sweatshirts that are welcome in the frosty mornings are tossed aside in the warm afte…
Oct 04, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Ornamental shrub chart
Botanical Common Fall Color Shape/Habit Height Spread Zone
Oct 03, 2009 | 11:45 pm | Loading…
Tree chart
Botanical Common Fall Color Shape/Habit Height Spread Zone Descrip…
Oct 03, 2009 | 11:45 pm | Loading…
Vine chart
Botanical Common Fall Color Shape/Habit Height Spread Zone Descrip…
Oct 03, 2009 | 11:45 pm | Loading…
Sports center: Entertaining guests this sports season?
The first "modern" TV remote - introduced in 1950 by Zenith Radio Corporation - was called "Lazy Bones."
Sep 27, 2009 | 12:15 am | Loading…
Growing herbs in your kitchen
Micro greens and sprouts are among the easiest things to grow in kitchen gardens, but even for these there are shortcuts. Commercially produced micro green planting kits, for example.
Sep 27, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Labels to look for when seeking sustainable goods
From plumbing to produce, companies are doing all they can to make their products greener. But, trying to pick the truly green products from the crowd can be an overwhelming decision for the average consumer.
Sep 20, 2009 | 12:30 am | Loading…
