Get your working/living space in order

QUESTION: I work from home in a tiny two-bedroom condo where I live with my two girls. We're in between houses for the next year or so. Our dining room table doubles as my messy desk and our place to . . .

Posted: 2013-06-15

Inside OUT

Backyard living area enhances couple's home

When Errol and Susan Billinkoff began renovating their 1960s-era back-split-level home, their vision from the start was to integrate elements of the smart, elegant design of their home's interior into their outdoor space.Busy professionals, they planned to create a contemporary, . . .

Posted: 2015-10-31

Light mopping the best way to deal with footprints

Question: I am very frustrated! We just replaced our flooring with luxury Alterna vinyl tile and laminate, and I have used a variety of cleaning methods. Professional Boba, Armstrong once and done, club soda and water with vinegar. I use . . .

Posted: 2017-05-20

The need for seed

As demand soars the time to order your seeds for 2021 is NOW

Did you find everything you’re looking for? That’s a question for flower and vegetable seed shoppers as they discover that some of the seed varieties they need are already sold out. Jarrett Davidson, president of T&T Seeds, says that T&T is . . .

Posted: 2021-02-06

DEBBIE TRAVIS: Modern and classic looks can be combined

Dear Debbie; My partner and I have just moved in together and we are having a debate over how to mix our tastes in decorating. He likes the traditional look with lots of wood and I prefer a more modern design. . . .

Posted: 2009-10-04

Comforting treat for winter-weary tootsies

QUESTION - The dry winter air has been hard on me this year. Can you recommend a household solution for cracked, dry heels? Bruno (Brandon).ANSWER - You may need to consult your physician if the skin is badly cracked. To . . .

Posted: 2015-03-19

CONNIE OLIVER: The simple life

Smarten up your space: declutter

In writing these articles each week I try my best to cover a variety of decorating scenarios so that I reach as many people as possible. This week I want to focus on those who want to simplify their lives; . . .

Posted: 2009-10-31

Farm weathers difficult summer

Hearts and Roots 'learned a lot' from challenging conditions

Growing food crops has always been dependent on the weather. Timing is supposed to be everything, but in the wee hours of the morning on July 14, the season took a different direction than the one Justin Girard and Britt . . .

Posted: 2019-10-05

Sunroom makeover gives backyard oasis new life

Screen replacement attractive and cost-effective

What does it mean when a homeowner asks you to perform a room refresh? This question brings a wide range of facelift possibilities, from a simple coat of paint to gutting a room and starting fresh. At a recent sunroom . . .

Posted: 2021-09-04

You've earned those stripes

Popular pattern adorns items

FROM zebras to bold nautical impersonations, stripes are all the rage. Interestingly, stripes have a shady history as the distinctive pattern once rel­egated to social misfits, including jugglers and prison convicts. In medieval paintings, Lucifer is often depicted wearing stripes. Perhaps, . . .

Posted: 2010-10-23