Little-known fact: Parade homes stay open year-round

The formal portion of the 2017 Spring Parade of Homes ends Sunday at 6 p.m., but not to worry, almost all of the show homes that have been part of the Parade will remain open for viewing well after that. . . .

Posted: 2017-03-25

Little-known fact: Parade homes stay open year-round

The formal portion of the 2017 Spring Parade of Homes ends Sunday at 6 p.m., but not to worry, almost all of the show homes that have been part of the Parade will remain open for viewing well after that. . . .

Posted: 2017-03-25

A contemporary side-by-side

Refreshing one-of-a-kind home is spacious and bright

It’s a sight you don’t often see in Crescentwood. Yet, there it is, tucked away on Hector Avenue, just west of Stafford Street: a contemporary-looking side-by-side. This is no ordinary infill home, says Ed Dale Jr. of RE/MAX Professionals. "The home was . . .

Posted: 2017-03-25

Perfectly arranged

World-class florist shares bouquet-design tips

Behind every dream wedding stands a florist whose flair and talented design gives poetic expression to his or her client’s style and personality. Every sumptuous detail is considered carefully and executed perfectly. Next month, when Holly Heider Chapple is in town . . .

Posted: 2017-03-25

Negative basement pressure can be combatted with duct

Question: I had a new gas water heater installed by a professional. I think I have negative pressure being created because of my high-efficiency furnace and exhaust. I also installed a six-inch insulated duct, dedicated to the water heater, so . . .

Posted: 2017-03-25

That old china could be a very kind Senorita

That dusty old china you've got in a cabinet could be worth some cash

Got China? Perhaps it was your mom’s, your grandma’s, or dear departed Aunt Lulu’s? Don’t use it? Don’t know what to do with it? Ever wondered what it might be worth? No problem. The very first thing you have to do is . . .

Posted: 2017-03-25

Use a pencil, newspaper to clear glue streaks

QUESTION: We have a streak across our woodstove glass caused by gasket glue. We have tried glass cleaner, solvents and a razor blade and nothing will remove it. It takes away from the ambience of the fire and we would . . .

Posted: 2017-03-25

Smart technology is making refrigerators cool

High-tech features meant to increase convenience

A century after the refrigerator supplanted the ice box as the newfangled way to keep perishable foods cool and fresh, the fridge is getting a digital makeover and joining the ranks of "smart" products. Leading the charge are two of the . . .

Posted: 2017-03-25

Negative basement pressure can be combatted with duct

Question: I had a new gas water heater installed by a professional. I think I have negative pressure being created because of my high-efficiency furnace and exhaust. I also installed a six-inch insulated duct, dedicated to the water heater, so . . .

Posted: 2017-03-25

Use a pencil, newspaper to clear glue streaks

QUESTION: We have a streak across our woodstove glass caused by gasket glue. We have tried glass cleaner, solvents and a razor blade and nothing will remove it. It takes away from the ambience of the fire and we would . . .

Posted: 2017-03-25