Home & Car Care
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Some believe bad economy may inspire more to garden
DANVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Madelyn Worley of Danville was loading a small dogwood tree into the back of her SUV in the parking lot outside the Lowe’s Garden Center one recent morning. “This is the beginning of my yard, garden and landscape restoration project,” Worley said with a chuckle as she gently positioned the little ... more »
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Cloudcroft store brings in sun with energy savings
CLOUDCROFT — Just when you were comfortable with traditional methods of heating and cooling family real estate – interest in solar heating and ventilation began to grow … both in popularity and affordability. Across the country consumers are learning the ins and outs of using the sun to lower the cost of ... more »
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Local auto service offers full vehicle detailing
By: CHANELLE PEPPERS — Daily Press Staff Writer — Payday Auto Service, owned by Leo Vasquez, offers full auto detailing at decent pricing, he said.
According to Vasquez, his company offers a variety of automotive services from an outside wash to a thorough inside cleaning, and even maintenance under the hood, and their prices are in tune with out of ... more »
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Couple fixes up house built in the 1940s
By: STACI GUY — Daily Press Staff Writer — It’s commonly referred to as “That house on the corner of Seventh and Quay; the one they did all the work to,” but owners Adam and Allison Cunyus call it home.
Built in the early 1940s, the Cunyus’ home at 612 W. Quay Ave. was in complete disarray when they purchased ... more »
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Is your home safe from all electrical hazards?
LITTLE NECK, N.Y. — Your home is your castle, whether you live in a tiny studio apartment in the city or a sprawling mansion in the suburbs. But is your castle really as safe and secure as you think? Most people don’t realize the potential danger posed by electrical hazards hidden in the walls of ... more »
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Tips on living safely around poisonous plants
By: DEAN FOSDICK — There is no foolproof way to avoid poisonous plants. Perhaps the best course is to learn which varieties can harm people and pets, then decide if you want them on your property.
If you elect to display a few of the toxic beauties, here’s how to reduce risks:
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Old wood gets new life in furnishings
By: JENNIFER PELTZ — Associated Press Writer — Some aficionados chuckle at the notion of calling recycled wood an emerging trend. After all, it’s been around since the first time someone picked up a fallen branch and made something out of it. But reusing old wood in new ways – whether fashioning railroad ties into flooring or old ... more »
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It seems that the price for solar panels have dropped all over the world. I am ... more »