Solution for removing wax from fabric safely

QUESTION — One of my daughter’s winter gloves has melted wax on it. It is made with nylon fabric and has faux fur trim on the edge. I don’t want to wash it in the machine. How can I remove . . .

Posted: 2012-10-20

Get your home ready for winter in 10 steps

Although October can still be flip-flops-and-shorts weather, there are a number of fall maintenance tasks to undertake, no matter what the temperature gauge says. We asked Lucinda Hoe, field services director of the West region for Associa OnCall, for some tips . . .

Posted: 2017-10-28

Keep basement dry to keep bugs away

Question: I found a couple of your articles in old issues of the Free Press regarding sow bugs, and I was hoping for some further advice. I own a duplex, and my tenants live in the main floor and basement. . . .

Posted: 2020-12-05

Painting techniques that are off the wall

Dear Debbie: I enjoy reading about the different paint techniques you use. I am confused by the idea of rubbing on or rubbing back paint. How much paint do you apply, and do you do this with a rag or . . .

Posted: 2014-05-10

Restored gardens of Aberglasney commemorated

What could be luckier than having a cousin with a 500-year-old, award-winning bed-and-breakfast in Wales? If you're Anne Clark-Stewart, an active member of a local horticultural society, the family connection likely helped convince one of Britain's newest horticultural stars, Graham Rankin, . . .

Posted: 2009-09-27

New in the hood

With any luck, your replacement project will go like ductwork

Whether it looks dated or has simply begun to lose its ability to properly vent, a range hood will surely require replacement at some point during the span of a kitchen’s lifetime. Fortunately, the process to upgrade a range hood . . .

Posted: 2025-05-17

How to do laminates all by yourself

Doing some homework before purchasing the flooring of your choice is key

The most common DIY renovation queries that infiltrate my inbox always seem to involve laminate flooring. What type of laminates should I use? What’s the difference between regular laminates and vinyl laminates? Is the installation process easy, so I can . . .

Posted: 2017-03-18

Update accessories with specialty paint

Today I thought I'd share some tips and tricks that can help solve everyday decor problems. Some of these we've reviewed before but it's a good reminder in case you've forgotten. Many of these ideas came from my own trials . . .

Posted: 2015-04-25

Perfecting a Christmas poinsettia

Season's most popular plant requires careful nurturing

Have you ever wondered about the origins of the poinsettia and what it takes to produce this beautiful Christmas plant that has become synonymous with our annual holiday traditions? The poinsettia originated from South America where it can reach up to . . .

Posted: 2010-12-04

Bored with your bedroom?

A SPLASH OF PAINT and a lick of new linens can revitalize a room quickly

If you're getting bored with the look of a room, it's probably been far too long since it's been redone. The master bedroom is your oasis from the hectic day-to-day life and should be your No. 1 priority.Luckily, bedrooms can . . .

Posted: 2015-09-05