QUESTION: The floors of our 16-year-old townhouse are carpeted, but whenever anyone walks in the first-floor foyer or the stairs to the second floor, there are annoy...
Summer is a good time to save energy, not only because of the expense but because of summer's increased demand and risk of blackouts.
Saving energy doesn't have to be as...
This boot planter was one of many items on sale Saturday during the annual spring garden sale at the South Butler Volunteer Fire Department fire hall.
Betty Huselton, l...
HARMONY - The Harmony Museum will host a plant exchange and sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
The plant exchange will be held at the museum's historic barn, 303 Merce...
Swarms can be hidden
For most Americans, home is their single biggest investment. And with property values being what they are, it isn't a bad one at that.
There are only...
Red, white, and blue easy to do
July the 4th is just a month away and while you might be planning to celebrate with fireworks or perhaps a trip to the beach, why not choo...
QUESTION: My seven moonflower seeds germinated inside, and I need some guidance about where, when and how to transplant them outside. They should be giving me 10- to...
Summer heat and humidity will soon set in, and here are some tips if you're looking to cool off with an air conditioner.
Need to know: The size of the room you want to c...
Light, levers help elderly
Universal home design isn't just for the elderly or disabled. Everyone can benefit from common-sense safety and convenience features added to t...
An added bonus experienced by some smart vegetable gardeners is the pleasure of eating homegrown melons. Melons are fruit, but they are easily grown in home vegetable ga...
