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Tips for a natural Christmas tree
Many people harbor strong opinions with regard to which type of Christmas tree they want to purchase. Some cannot live without a natural, freshly cut Christmas tree, while others prefer the convenience of artificial trees. Those who insist on a natural tree might want to consider the following tips when buying what's likely their biggest decorative item of the holiday season.
Samantha Mazzotta: Dryer fires linked to buildup of lint
My roommate says that we need to clean the lint filter on the dryer after every cycle, while I think it should be cleaned only when it's full. Can you settle the argument? - Flo in Harrisburg, Pa.
A cornucopia of possibilities
The cornucopia, that symbol of abundance and the harvest, has graced the Thanskgiving table or sideboard for generations. While the original version, in ancient Greece, was a goat's horn, the American cornucopia is typically a horn-shaped wicker basket filled with a colorful array of fall vegetables and fruit.
How to green your home in 48 hours
Our lives are more hectic than ever. In addition to working more than eight hours a day and caring for others, the average person (ages 25 to 54) spends approximately one additional hour per day on household activities, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' American Time Use Survey.
Give roots elbow room by pruning
"Root pruning" sounds like such a brutal way to treat a plant. Yet it's a periodic necessity once any potted plant has grown as large as you want it to.
Samantha Mazzotta: Your lawn will thank you for raking leaves
Q: I'm not thrilled with all the leaves piling up in my yard. Do you have any tips to make fall cleanup easier? Why can't I just leave them where they lie?
SCV Rose Show
The Santa Clarita Valley Rose Society will host its 19th annual Rose Show themed "Wild West Roses" on today and Sunday at William S. Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Ave., Newhall.
In the garden: Original Red Delicious is delicious
The apple I handed my daughter was no ordinary Red Delicious. She was about to sink her teeth into more than a hundred years of history. Red Delicious - the kind you see at the supermarket - is one of the leading commercial apple varieties in the world. But this particular piece of fruit was something else: the original Red Delicious. And it's rare today. For its origins, let's backtrack to 1872. The place: Peru, ...
Robert Lamoureux: Five years and column #267
Editor's note: After five years and 267 columns for the Home section of The Signal, Robert Lamoureux is retiring his column. The Signal wishes to thank Robert Lamoureux and E.J. Thacker for their irreplaceable contributions to The Signal's Home section. This is the final column for "Your Home Improvements." Hi Robert, We had a rather large piece of concrete fall from the ceiling of our parking garage. It appears to be water related and ...
Turn great art into great decor
From the moment the first cave dweller marked the wall of his home with a bit of charcoal, art has been a home decor must that has stood the test of time.
Wild West Roses at Hart Hall
It's time to walk outside and check your garden. Keep your fingers crossed that the wind hasn't damaged your favorite rose bush. More importantly check for wind damage to any of the fragile buds that might be on the way to blossoming into perfect, fragrant specimens of rose growing delight.
How to select a competent vendor
Kevin H. I recently joined the board of directors for my condominium association after we were billed a large special assessment resulting from crooked and/or incompetent vendors. Now, it seems that another special assessment may be necessary to repair the damage to the buildings caused by these vendors. What can our HOA do next time before selecting a vendor so that this does not happen again? What are some ways to verify that a vendor ...
New look for your kitchen
We spend hours in the kitchen socializing, keeping the family organized, and, of course, cooking and eating. As the center of the home's activities, the kitchen should be as fun as it is functional. With just a few supplies and a free weekend, you can cook up a whole new look for your kitchen.
Family fire safety
No one likes to think about bad things happening to their home or family. But things like home fires do happen - more often than you might think.
Brad Watson: Vendor fee is not standard practice
Cindy M. I am a board member at my association and I received a call from one of our vendors that we have had for nearly 10 years informing me that the management company started charging an annual fee to verify their insurance and license so that they may become a "preferred vendor." They were told that once they paid the fee they will also be referred to other associations. They were also told that ...
Articles by Section - Your Home
Entice buyers with sweet scents
When a home smells good, it makes a favorable impression on visitors. This is exactly what home sellers want when they put their house on the market.
Tips for buyers/sellers
Key indicators point to conditions for a seller's real estate market this spring.
Smart spending tips
Spring home improvement season is on the way, and if you're like most homeowners you have a list of jobs you want to accomplish.
Popular spring remodeling trends
It's time to think spring, which means fresh home updates. Spring home improvement projects will help you update your home, add comfort and save more of your hard-earned paycheck.
Celebrate winter white all year
It's cold out there. In much of the country, now's the time when home serves as a cozy refuge from the ice and snow. We light our fireplaces and wish for springtime.
New gardeners have questions
People new to gardening ask the darndest questions: about how seeds work, about growing the perfect tomato, about waging war with insects (many of them beneficial).
How to fit new tile
Q: I need to replace some cracked and chipped tile in the bathroom. Some of it was shaped to fit around the base of the toilet. Is it difficult to shape replacement tiles in the same way? - Sarah S., Fort Worth, Texas
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