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…
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…
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…
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…
Zero VOCs, or volatile organic compounds, are what you want when it comes to painting your home. After all, you don’t want gases released as the paint dries to make your family sick. But there are some paint can labels that promise no VOCs but that don’t really deliver what they say they do. Let Danny Lipford show you how…
When it comes to cleaning up our acts, a lot of us want to start by cleaning up the house. And the best way to do that is to choose cleaners that don’t expose your family to harmful chemicals. But how do you choose the green cleaners that carry through on their environmentally-safe promises — as well as doing an…
When it comes to learning about mulch, you may think it’s mulch ado about nothing. But as it turns out, mulch is a major game-changer in a garden, and you need to know the easiest way to apply it. Let Melinda Myers make mulch — er, much of the situation — in this week’s Melinda’s Garden. Categories: Morning – Features
The absolute last thing you want to see when you walk into work first thing in the morning is the evidence that you’ve been hacked. But more and more companies are finding themselves the victims of cyberspies and cyberthieves, and it could be your workplace, next. Let Francie Black show you a way to put your fears to rest in…
