Resale appeal is also a factor
DETROIT — For Elisha Jakubowski of Rochester, Mich., buying a new car has as much to do with Martha Stewart as Jackie Stewart.
Sure, Jakubo...
With homes, they can be dangerous
Myths, folk tales and fairy tales are amusing when it comes to literature. However, when the subject is home maintenance, myths can be d...
Toyota Prius got top marks
WASHINGTON — For motorists seeking greater protection in crashes, test results released Sunday by the insurance industry show the benefits of p...
QUESTION: I have a Boston fern starting to show age, wear and tear. During warm months it hangs in a tree where it gets only some morning sun. During the winter it h...
WASHINGTON — Ford Motor Co. said Thursday it would recall nearly 150,000 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner sport-utility vehicles after the government and the automaker re...
Fairy garden takes off in California
SANTA ANA, Calif. — A fairy garden is just like a big garden, only really, really, really little.
"How great is that?" Stef Lerer ask...
Allergens, mold can cause illness
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the air quality in your home can be up to 10 times more polluted than outdoor air.
Ir...
QUESTION: When do I prune my shrubs?
ANSWER: Most gardeners understand that shrubs they expect to bloom this spring, notably pieris, azaleas, rhododendrons, forsythi...
Environment is the key for new projects
As Butler County grows, architects have the opportunity to build interesting and long-lasting structures. What do architects consi...
$10 million home project under way
ZELIENOPLE — With an aging population that will soon need its services, Passavant Retirement Community is expanding into the remaining ...
