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An oversized vessel conveys a modern, industrial vibe.

Keep centerpiece displays simple

An oversized vessel conveys a modern, industrial vibe.

August 5, 2023, 5:58am Life

There was once a time when a dining table centerpiece was traditional and fussy. These days, the trend is toward the more relaxed and what can function and appeal for everyday meals and entertaining. Read story

Rooftop solar panels are an effective way to both prevent heat from getting through your roof and repurpose that energy to power your home.

Some types of roofing may lower energy bills

Rooftop solar panels are an effective way to both prevent heat from getting through your roof and repurpose that energy to power your home.

August 5, 2023, 5:57am Life

With heat continuing to soar across the nation, you might be looking to every option available to lower your energy bills and endure the powerful sunshine beating down on your home. But just as your roof is your first line of defense against elements such as wind and rain, it’s… Read story

How to run your home’s AC efficiently

August 5, 2023, 5:57am Life

Air conditioners consume about 6 percent of all the electricity produced in the United States. Read story

FILE - Manager Nick Reynoza holds a 100-watt incandescent light bulb at Royal Lighting in Los Angeles, Jan. 21, 2011. New federal rules governing the energy efficiency of lighting systems went into full effect Tuesday, effectively ending the sale and manufacture of bulbs that trace their origin to an 1880 Thomas Edison patent. (AP Photo/Jae C.

Prepare to flick off your incandescent bulbs for good under new US rules that kicked in this week

FILE - Manager Nick Reynoza holds a 100-watt incandescent light bulb at Royal Lighting in Los Angeles, Jan. 21, 2011. New federal rules governing the energy efficiency of lighting systems went into full effect Tuesday, effectively ending the sale and manufacture of bulbs that trace their origin to an 1880 Thomas Edison patent. (AP Photo/Jae C.

August 2, 2023, 7:53am Business

Get ready to say goodbye to the once ubiquitous incandescent light bulb, pioneered by Thomas Edison more than a century ago. You can thank — or blame — new federal energy efficiency regulations that went into full effect Tuesday. Quite possibly without you even noticing. Read story

Cole Sercer of Sercer Machine & Fabrication, standing beside the Big Peanut that he and his employees designed and built near Interstate 75 in Ashburn, Ga.

Big Peanut once again stands tall and proud

Cole Sercer of Sercer Machine & Fabrication, standing beside the Big Peanut that he and his employees designed and built near Interstate 75 in Ashburn, Ga.

July 29, 2023, 6:44am Life

Georgia’s Big Peanut is back. Read story

Adult ants feed on the sweet nectar-like substance secreted by a peony bud in Fort Collins, Colo. on May 7, 2006.

Are ants harmful to the garden?

Adult ants feed on the sweet nectar-like substance secreted by a peony bud in Fort Collins, Colo. on May 7, 2006.

July 29, 2023, 6:07am Life

I replanted some of my containers last week, swapping out dead pansies for petunias, which will better withstand the heat as summer progresses. As I removed the spent plants from their pots, a swarm of ants immediately covered my bare arms. Read story

In certain locations, adding a pool to your home can increase its value and offer an incentive to would-be buyers. However, a swimming pool is considered an ???attractive nuisance??? and significantly increases your liability risk, which will likely increase your homeowners insurance premium.

7 renovations that can impact your home insurance

In certain locations, adding a pool to your home can increase its value and offer an incentive to would-be buyers. However, a swimming pool is considered an ???attractive nuisance??? and significantly increases your liability risk, which will likely increase your homeowners insurance premium.

July 29, 2023, 6:04am Life

Homeowners might choose to renovate to create more living space, update their home’s design or even put in a pool. Whatever the reason, homeowners may want to consider if their renovations could impact their home insurance policy. Some renovations may prompt you to adjust your coverage types or limits, while… Read story

A desk steals the spotlight with its exquisite chippendale side panel, accentuated by acrylic pulls with brass accents.

Customize your wood furniture

A desk steals the spotlight with its exquisite chippendale side panel, accentuated by acrylic pulls with brass accents.

July 29, 2023, 5:57am Life

Gone are the days of settling for a limited selection of preselected finishes. Prepare to be amazed as we explore the possibilities of customizing wood furniture. Read story

Amanda Schwarz, 27, of East Passyunk and her favorite stuffed animal, a pig named Paul. (Jose F.

Poll: 23 % of adults sleep with plush animals

Amanda Schwarz, 27, of East Passyunk and her favorite stuffed animal, a pig named Paul. (Jose F.

July 29, 2023, 5:47am Life

Tara McFeeters sleeps in a crowded bed. Read story

The blossom of a pawpaw tree attached to a branch. The flower has an odd scent reminiscent of fermenting grapes.

Unsung pawpaw a low-maintenance, native fruit tree

The blossom of a pawpaw tree attached to a branch. The flower has an odd scent reminiscent of fermenting grapes.

July 22, 2023, 6:30am Life

Looking to plant something unusual, easy to grow and exotically delicious? Let me introduce you to Asimina triloba, the pawpaw tree. Read story