It’s hard to believe looking at these three furry, adorable faces, but there’s someone out there in our region who didn’t want these kittens to survive. The three tiny kittens, plus a brother and a sister, were discovered a few weeks ago in a bag thrown in a dumpster. The bag they were inside was covered in some kind of…
If you have some really great shots hidden in among all your old photographs, chances are you’d like a way to display them neatly. But it can sure be tough to find time and gumption to stick to organizing them all. Now there’s a way you can stick them just where you want. Stick around and learn all about the…
When it comes to skipping the fossil fuels in favor of a more environmentally-friendly mode of transport to take you to work in the morning, walking isn’t your only option. Bike lanes can be beautifully empty of cars, hybrid vehicles can give you a boost in the wallet as well as the low-emissions lifestyle, and there are even a few…
There’s an awful lot of unused art space out there to anyone with a stick of chalk and an imagination. At least, that’s the message from the Arts Partnership for next week’s Chalkfest, a celebration of one of the most ephemeral and beautiful art forms out there. You may not have given much thought to chalk art since you spent…
Changing out your countertops in the kitchen is a big task with a pretty hefty price tag. And boy do those things take a beating, particularly the laminate variety. How do you give them a spiffier look without spending your entire home improvement budget? Danny Lipford demonstrates a technique that could just get you the look you want… at a…
A little bit of shade in the garden feels great, but it may not feel so good when your precious perennials fail to bloom. Or worse yet, fail to thrive altogether, and dwindle away into practically nothing as the summer wears on. Let Melinda Myers spare you the frustration of hoping for top performance from sun plants in shade spots…
It’s a couple of months away still, but behind the scenes, the forces that make the Golden Drive for Homeless Kids are gathering steam. Sue Baron established the charity that brings help, funds, toys, educational materials, and other resources to the area’s homeless children a few years back with just a dream and a crayon. Now, her fundraising event has…
We’re all worried about identity theft and cyber security these days, and with good reason. And while can’t control a hacker’s behavior, the password you pick can have a lot to do with how secure your accounts are against a hacker’s best efforts. Francie Black can show you the way to pick a password that’s airtight in this week’s tech…
Want to meet a bird who bucks expectations? How about Buck — a bird who meows like a cat? And tells you, “Buck’s in charge” — a pretty surprising assertion from a little buckaroo who only weighs a few ounces. But with a personality this big in a package this little, it shouldn’t surprise us at all. Buck came to…
This rain is great for growing new green plants all over the region, so you’re bound to see a more bountiful display of pretty blossoms and growth all over the place when you head out for a hike or along the lakeshore — or even in the gardens in your neighborhood. But some of those plants can be tough to…
