A summer cleaning frenzy (Explorer News)
Right about this time of year, we pull out our trusty pressure washer and go blasting around the house on a cleaning spree. Beyond a good sprucing up, a power washing will reveal cracks, gaps and wear-and-tear to tackle next.
Clearing the air of excess moisture (Seattle Times)
Q: We have a problem with moisture in the basement, but since we are only in the house part of the time we can't run or empty a dehumidifier...
Homeowners Shift Spending from Gas Tank to Home (Carteret County News-Times)
(ARA) - Declining home values coupled with high fuel costs are leading many to reconsider how they spend their money.
Retailers selling 'staycation' stuff (The Pantagraph)
WEST CHESTER, Ohio -- Jenny Schwarz?s shopping cart was loaded ? a plug-in cooler, new cushions for her outdoor furniture, toys for the backyard pool. All things good to have for a ?staycation.??
In the Dark about Outdoor Lighting? Tips for Brightening Up (Richfield Reaper)
(ARA) - Nothing says "summer" like outdoor entertaining. But if poor lighting means your outdoor activities end when the sun goes down, it may be time to brighten up.
Strategies: E-mail newsletters an easy, effective tool (USA Today)
Want to get my business tips regularly? Sign up for my monthly e-mail newsletter. Want ideas on safeguarding your pet? Get your vet's e-mail newsletter. Don't want to miss a cooking class from your favorite local gourmet store? They've probably got an e-mail newsletter, too.
Susan Straight: A lazy shade of green (Vail Daily)
It?s high summer, so my three teenage daughters and I have heaved the yard couch off the big porch of our 1910 Craftsman bungalow here in Riverside, Calif., and onto the front lawn under the Raywood ash tree, where this couch ? now 10 years old ? will remain in state until the first rains in November.
Making room in garage for a car (Miami Herald)
Your garage may be hopelessly cluttered and disorganized if any of the following circumstances have a familiar ring: When you open the garage door, you have to take a real close look to be sure your car is actually in there.
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