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Q: I recently inherited a beautiful chair from my grandparents. Unfortunately, they were heavy smokers, and the cigarette smell has permeated the upholstery. Is there any hope for my heir...
Whether you're in the big city or out in the countryside, one of the best ways to get an up-close-and-personal look at your surroundings is on foot. Perhaps that’s why walking vacations a...
Q: I recently moved down south from the Northeast and want to keep my new lawn healthy. When is the best time to aerate the lawn?A: Punching holes into the soil with a lawn aerator, a too...
It’s the spot where family gathers for holiday meals, birthday cake, and after-dinner chats. The dining table is the center of so many happy memories, why not tailor yours to suit your ta...
Q: I’ve been researching the tiny house movement and I think I’d like to take the plunge into serious downsizing. What’s the best way to find and buy a tiny house?A: You're not alone! As ...
“Do” is the fun part of “do it yourself. ” Time spent searching for the right hand tools, tape, and fasteners—especially halfway through a project? No fun at all. Fortunately, a well-orga...
Most of us spend the majority of our kitchen cleaning time focusing on the big three—sink, counters, and floors. It's easy to forget that the cabinets require regular attention too, espec...
While it may be true that "it's the thought that counts," it's also true that far too often the recipient's thought upon opening a gift is "Ugh." Some holiday gifts bring a genuine smile ...
Commonly used as paint thinner, mineral spirits—an inexpensive petroleum distillate—is also a versatile cleaner. While you might not reach for it as often as a disinfectant spray, it’s hi...
If you yearn to travel the world but are held back by lack of time or money, or impatience for the inconveniences of trans-Atlantic air travel, don’t pack away that suitcase just yet. The...
