November 12, 2022, 6:53am Life
Whether preparing your home for guests over the holidays or simply performing a deep clean on general principle, don’t overlook these two cleaning tasks. Dryer vents and exhaust fans tend to get skipped, sometimes for years at a time, which can cause both inefficiency and fire risks. Read story
November 12, 2022, 6:53am Life
It could be argued that the heart of the home on Thanksgiving isn’t actually the kitchen but the tabletop, where you will gather with family and friends to share in the splendor and harvest of the season. Toasts will be made, glasses clinked, and heaping dishes passed around. Read story
November 12, 2022, 6:53am Life
Staging is a longtime secret weapon relating to selling a house. Ask any savvy real estate agent and they will likely admit that home staging is one of the key tools in their marketing toolbox. Read story
November 7, 2022, 5:52am Life
The ordinary brown brick building, tucked within a nondescript block on a street in Delaware, would probably not garner much attention if it weren’t for the razor wire and armed guards outside — hints that something important lay inside, possibly even precious. Read story
November 5, 2022, 6:28am Life
One of my favorite things to do on a quiet weekend morning is to slip downstairs and enjoy a cup of tea and a book before anyone else is awake, snuggled up in my favorite blanket (even if it is a rare occurrence). I’m a big fan of throw blankets,… Read story
November 5, 2022, 6:26am Life
Washington’s stretch of dry weather has ended, as rain returns to the west side of the state and rainy season begins, according to the National Weather Service. Read story
November 5, 2022, 6:02am Life
As the cold weather begins, you’ll want to be ready to keep your house in top condition, inside and out. Read story
October 30, 2022, 6:02am Life
As home prices start to drop around the country in response to rising mortgage rates, many home sellers are looking for ways to increase their property values. Renovating for a return on investment can be a tricky thing, however. Many big renovation projects never make their money back. Read story
October 29, 2022, 6:05am Life
Signs of autumn are most apparent in colder climates, where fall foliage sets the landscape ablaze. But regardless of your location, chances are there’s one familiar seasonal sight each year: potted chrysanthemums perched on porches, hanging in baskets, temporarily planted into borders. Read story
October 29, 2022, 6:02am Life
Before the autumn season fades, why not slow down and absorb nature’s paint palette of reds, oranges, greens and yellows before they too disappear? Whether you host a flower-arranging event, or simply choose to savor nature’s fall bounty for yourself, floral experts have some delightful tips and tricks to brighten… Read story
