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Backyards, Balconies and Front Porches May. 08, 2021
With warmer weather, everyone at one point or another desires to be poolside under an umbrella, or i... Read More
Flower Power Mar. 27, 2021
There are certain immaterial things that you inherit from your parents or grandparents, whether we l... Read More
Hygiene Problems Points to Deeper Issues Mar. 02, 2021
Dear Annie: Our son is an educated, well-read, successful married man. We taught him how to keep a h... Read More
Animal Prints Gone Wild Feb. 27, 2021
Ever since the first caveman figured out the need for food, warmth and modesty, animal skins have be... Read More
Entry Hall Decor Feb. 06, 2021
An entrance to any home is a special and vulnerable place. It is the gateway from the public realm t... Read More
Becoming a Regular Jan. 31, 2021
After my dad died, my mom moved back to her hometown to stay with her aging parents. When I came to ... Read More
Coming Home Dec. 01, 2020
MT. LEBANON, Pa. — It was never supposed to be my forever home. Last week, I took one last loo... Read More
Shipping Container Homes Sep. 26, 2020
Yes, I am from a generation when technology virtually did not exist. I barely looked at my store-bou... Read More
Vacationers vs. Visitors Sep. 16, 2020
Dear Annie: My husband and I are 77 years old. Our lake home has four bedrooms and plenty of space f... Read More
Turns out You Can Go Home Again Sep. 13, 2020
As a teenager, a gleeful line I heard from my dad was that when I turned 18, it would be high time f... Read More
Summertime with Family Sep. 01, 2020
Dear Annie: I have been struggling with an issue for a while and need some perspective. My son marri... Read More
August 4, 2020 Aug. 04, 2020
Dear Annie: My wife and I have been married for seven years. She has a son from a previous marriage ... Read More
Summertime Jul. 11, 2020
There is nothing that says summer better than to be in touch with nature: going to the beach, swimmi... Read More
Are You Ready for a Mini Makeover? May. 16, 2020
So, after months of adhering to strict quarantine standards, by now, you've probably spent more time... Read More
A Stress-Free Home May. 09, 2020
Caves were the first form of shelter known to man. Humans have always sought shelter to feel safe an... Read More
Consider What Might Be Needed Years From Now When Planning Wiring May. 07, 2020
Dear James: We have computer and electronic cables everywhere. When we build our new house, how shou... Read More
Zoom Attire May. 02, 2020
Why is dressing for online meetings so much more difficult than dressing for normal life? I know how... Read More
Add Style and Comfort to Your Quarantine Apr. 18, 2020
Social distancing, self-isolation and quarantine are all new buzzwords we are hearing on the news, i... Read More
Best Inexpensive Home Security System Apr. 13, 2020
Several months ago, we had a serious home security wake-up call with the news of a home invasion in ... Read More
An Interior Designer Can Be Helpful in Planning Your New House Apr. 09, 2020
Dear James: I think we have some great design ideas for our new house, but I still wonder if it make... Read More
