It is only one marquee horse race in the country, but there’s something about the Kentucky Derby that conjures a singular sense of love and refinement. Where I live it’s a significant cause for celebration — never mind both whole countries stand between Birmingham, Alabama, and Churchill Downs. I understand countless folks here in town […]
I don’t know about your neck of the woods, but down here in Birmingham, Alabama, winter seems to have gone missing. I’ve spent days in T-shirts than in sweaters, and we have yet to acquire the yearly dusting of snow which shuts the city down and sends us scampering to clean out the stores from […]
If keeping your house is not an option, a short sale lets you escape the devastating consequences associated with a foreclosure. In a short sale, the lender agrees to allow you to sell the house for much less than you owe. Although your liability is released, your credit score still will endure. The drop is […]
Jewelweed (Impatiens spp.) Is a tenacious annual that grows in swampy and shady areas. While jewelweed is edible, you need to cook most components of it to eliminate the potentially harmful compounds it includes before consuming it. How to Eat Jewelweed Jewelweed produces seed pods that harmlessly burst when touched, sending the seeds flying through […]
The ceiling tiles you use to get a fall ceiling has to be lightweight; therefore, the majority of them are made from fiberboard, which is a mixture of wood fibers, chemicals and adhesives to make the tiles fire-resistant. Lightweight fiberboard readily absorbs water, and that means you require specific paint to touch up chipped or […]
Vinyl-clad windows are usually among the cheapest replacement windows. But even though the normal cost of vinyl windows is less than that of wood-frame windows, higher-end vinyl windows could be pricey. As you are estimating the possible cost of vinyl windows, then it is best to begin with an average cost and identify the aspects […]
There is a rumor going around about designers and decorators — that we’re all bossy people who roll in to your own lives, whip together a design program, slap on a hefty fee and then steamroll through your house executing our vision, client be damned. Truth be told, the majority of us have strong opinions […]
Annually before the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, a Guy named Joseph Wheadon built a Small, one-room house in New Milford, Connecticut. Wheadon cut the lumber by hand and also scavenged base stones from the surrounding property. Following his premature death, a Greek Revival wing was constructed, followed by other less-distinctive additions. Over […]
“How often do I need to water?” Is usually the first question I get from clients after completing their container gardens. It’s an important matter, and the simple, honest answer is that you ought to water as often as the plant requires. But determining when, how much and how often can be more complicated. A […]
This 1970s barn on a Whidbey Island farm in Washington state had become dilapidated and had dropped out of usage, but its owner loved its charm. Rather than knock down it, she brought it back to life, equaling lots of its original materials to create a cozy guesthouse for her kids and grandkids, also used […]