Charming gazebos of years past now fit modern lifestyle, offer practicality
Gazebos often render a romantic vision of yesteryear. You can just see a lovely garden with flowers and perfectly tended shrubs surrounding what Thomas Jefferson would have called his "summerhouse." These charming structures are not just for yesteryear's families. They are available today in a variety of price ranges and designs to fit modern lifestyles.
Today, the operation of homes and offices are responsible for 52 percent of all energy used and all greenhouse gas emissions produced worldwide (compared to only 9 percent for cars and light trucks) based on Energy Information Administration (EIA) worldwide energy tables.
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Do you have a house that you would like to showcase or a room that you would like to display? How about a summer cottage or a mother-in-law suite?
You turn on a faucet and all you get is a trickle - or streams squirting left and right. The problem might not be in your faucet, at all; it might be the small device on the end of the spout called an aerator. It is there to mix air into the water stream and to provide an even splash-free flow. But its screen traps all kinds of debris,from rust particles to calcium deposits. Over time, it gradually cuts the flow, leaving only a dribble or weak pressure. The solution is an easy one. First, unscrew the aerator, wrap it with masking tape first to protect the surface, then use pliers for a solid grip. Once it's off, remove the gunk from the screen (soak overnight in vinegar, if needed) and screw it back on. And that's the On The House tip for today.
Rats! They're on your turf. Now what?
SILVER SPRING, Md. -- The first time I saw my dog flush a furry critter with a thin, bald tail from under a shrub by my patio, I told myself it was just a mouse. A few nights later, the dog drove a slightly larger, furry, bald-tailed critter from the same spot, and I had to face the horrifying truth.
NEW YORK -- One thing about Mary Beth Renaud's new place: It instantly felt like home. Right down to the bug-and-butterfly wallpaper she had never really liked in her childhood bedroom.
Question: I have a plumbing problem wherein the toilet appears to bubble up water and the bowl completely fills with water upon flushing. It requires about 30 minutes for the water to drain out. When it does, it almost completely drains out. I have tried using a plunger, but to no avail. Please advise. Crystal.
Designers find common cause with global artisans
In Africa, Asia and Latin America, gifted craftspeople who can express age-old traditions in beautiful ways often lack access to raw materials and distribution venues. And they may have no expertise in getting their goods to a wider marketplace.
With a little help from family, Courtney and Aaron Arnold have a soothing and stylish nursery
HUNTINGTON -- When a first baby of the next generation of a family arrives, it is a special event that everyone associated treasures.
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