Nowhere is the magic of the season more evident then in the eyes of children and the powers of Santa Claus.
Our young experts say Santa, who is also known as St. Nichola...
Long-forgotten ceilings finally getting noticed
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Things are finally looking up for ceilings. As we're staying put in our homes, the fifth wall is gettin...
• Start with good tools: a strong ladder, the right tape and ergonomic brushes.
• Popcorn ceilings? No problem. You don't have to scrape and skim coat them if your time ...
With fall here, you may see summer perennials such as daylilies, hostas and daisies that are too large. Or, maybe they don't produce abundant blooms.
The solution is to ...
Tree owners often feel compelled to spray, prune or apply something to their trees and landscape plants on a regular basis.
But, unless there is a specific reason, the ...
How to live large in a small space
It's a constant battle: Small versus big. Less or more? There are arguments to support both sides.
Having just downsized to the smalles...
Mistakes can cause damage
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Except for a few imperfect limbs, the 50-year-old twin oak trees towered flawlessly over Helen Brisson's backyard. She enjoye...
5 ways the car culture has changed
NEW YORK — Not long ago, I gave a ride to a kid in an old car with no air conditioning. It was a warm day, so I told him to roll down t...
Ohio plant builds GM's ideal new car
LORDSTOWN, Ohio — Motorists on the Ohio Turnpike can see the Lordstown General Motors plant as they cruise by.
It opened in 1966, and...
While using a clothesline to dry your clothes is the most energy-efficient way of drying laundry, using a gas or electric dryer is the best way of doing it.
Dryers don't...
