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Tour of Flowering Trees
Here are some must-see trees that will be flowering the spring, according to Garden Spot columnist Jennifer Oldridge.
- Eek! Strike fast to eliminate mouse in house
- February 8, 2010
- If you suspect a mouse in your house, it is imperative you act quickly to eliminate it. If left unchecked, a single mouse can produce up to a dozen offspring within a month, and in turn those offspring can produce another 70-90 mice within 12 weeks.
- Prune fruit trees now to improve summer crop
- February 7, 2010
- The apple tree in the backyard really needs some attention, and despite the cold, late winter is the best time to give your fruit trees a little tender loving care…
- Clogged toilet can be fixed without plumber
- February 1, 2010
- No matter how you look at it, a clogged toilet is no fun, but you might not need a plumber to unclog it.
- Pests still active in lawn and garden
- January 31, 2010
- When the snow melted, several Lawrence and Douglas County residents were left with what some described as looking like bicycle tracks in their lawn. The 1- to 2-inch wide channels are not the work of neighborhood pranksters, though; the paths are runways constructed by prairie voles…
- There’s more than one way to thaw a pipe
- January 25, 2010
- Thawing a frozen water line in your home is easy when you have a little patience and a mild heat source. Frozen pipes are likely to burst if heated too fast, so slow and steady is the best plan of action.
- Home work: Restage your house with what’s on hand
- January 17, 2010
- The holidays are over. You’ve curbed the Christmas tree, stowed the snow village and turned out the twinkling lights. Suddenly, your house looks bare, bland and boringly blah…
- The cutting edge: Experts recommend best tools for gardening
- January 16, 2010
- The right tool for the right job makes all the difference in the garden, but sorting out the always-in-my-back-pocket tools from the sits-in-the-corner-unused tools can be a challenge…
- Experts tout the top 5 emerging kitchen trends
- January 11, 2010
- Of all the rooms under your roof, the kitchen is the one that is constantly undergoing major trend changes. One year granite countertops are all the rage, then the next year, concrete; one year linoleum tile makes a comeback, then the following it’s all about wood. What’s a homeowner to do? Read on, for the trends from editors at Fresh Home Magazine that make the most sense and that won’t cost you an arm and a leg to follow.
- Icy weather has beneficial side, too
- January 8, 2010
- Old Man Winter’s rage actually provides comfort for area crops, kills off warm-weather pests and boosts hopeful optimism for floral success this spring.
- Decor with more: Lawrence designers, architects talk about what trends will develop in the new year
- January 4, 2010
- When Scott Voelker designed and built his home in North Lawrence, he paid special attention to window location. If not properly placed, the windows wouldn’t fetch enough natural light, causing him to rely too much on lamps and light bulbs.
- Create the perfect home office
- January 4, 2010
- Work at someone else’s place, and you have little choice on how your work environment looks or functions. But work at home, and you have complete freedom to create a space that is as motivating, comfortable and style-rich as you wish.
- Gardening trends for the New Year
- Expect tropicals, edibles and gadgets in 2010
- January 3, 2010
- Every January, in addition to visiting garden centers just to smell the fresh air, I start looking for hot new items…
- Save on home renovation
- December 28, 2009
- When Karen and Dermot Kerin planned to move to Lawrence from Wisconsin in late 2008, they wanted a beautiful house with little upkeep and renovation necessary. The house they chose was anything but simple work.
- Simple steps can prevent frozen pipes
- December 28, 2009
- When the temperature outside drops below 20 degrees and the wind begins to blow, uninsulated water lines and drain pipes are likely to freeze. A few simple steps can help you avoid a problem before it happens.
- Signs of life: Indoor plants brighten home in winter
- December 27, 2009
- Mid-winter is about the time my gardening hands start getting antsy, and I always end up picking up a few new houseplants to satisfy that gardening itch.
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