Q: I wanted to add window sensors to my home for extra peace of mind, and I thought it would be a simple task of searching for “window sensors for security” or “alarms for windows in house.” But it turns out there’s a huge range of types and styles, and it’s overwhelming. Which are the…
Today’s column is a plea on behalf of neighbors who are tired of looking at porches and patios cluttered with rusty tricycles, dilapidated dog houses, step ladders, last year’s Christmas lights and every faded tchotchke that didn’t quite make it to the garbage bin but should have. A few weeks ago, a fed-up reader wrote…
From wacky weather to gardening in a smoky haze to dealing with migrating masses of our latest Biblical-grade bug invader (the spotted lanternfly), 2023 has been a roller-coaster adventure for gardeners. But with every twist and pitfall comes the chance to learn, adjust, and maybe grow a better flower next year. Now that the growing…
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Thinking of remodeling your kitchen? The best place to start is with your floors. With so many types and styles of kitchen flooring available, you might be wondering which option fits your home the best. Picking new kitchen flooring requires more than going with whatever fits your cabinetry color. This room goes through rough wear…
We purchased: heavy nap roller cover (for thick textured walls) roller synthetic paint brush paint tray paper drop cloth painter’s tape Step 1 Prep. Russell Bates, Benjamin Moore corporate trainer for the southeastern U.S., explained how to properly prep. “The painting process is really a three-step process,” Bates said. “The first step is prep, and…
Officers responded to the scene and found a 44-year-old man shot in the torso. ST. LOUIS — A suspect is facing charges after a man was fatally shot Tuesday in south St. Louis near River Des Peres Park. The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office issued charges Wednesday of first-degree murder and armed criminal action against…
Q: Most of our neighbors have some kind of security system: Some have basic doorbell cameras, others have DIY systems—and some even have professional monitoring with all the bells and whistles. We feel like maybe we should get one, too, so we don’t become the only house without home security and the easy target, but…
Autumn ushers a host of seasonal flavors to our tables, and it’s also a chance to reimagine the Thanksgiving tablescape. If you’re entertaining this year and your table is in need of a refresh—or if you just want to make your dining table feel a little more special—we’ve gathered the very best pieces of tabletop…
