“Ugg,” came the text from my daughter, “I’m not used to having a landlord.” I could sense the steam coming through the phone, so I called her. She unleashed a litany of frustrations: a towel bar falling off the wall, a ceiling fan not working, windows that won’t open, and unsightly nail holes from the…
The Best Vinyl Plank Flooring Brands Option Replacing an old floor or installing a new floor in a home is a time-consuming process that can go wrong if you aren’t measuring the space properly, cutting the tiles or planks accurately, or laying the pieces according to the planned layout. However, the type of vinyl plank…
Some people choose between wood and tile floors for their new home. One woman, however, went with mud flooring. In a TikTok posted on June 8, Zaynab Bajwa (@thenewyorknest) says that when her contractor suggested she do a “mud floor” in her home, she “casually agreed”—but she didn’t realize it would be real mud. Her…
Flooring company announces new ownership, renovations Burkholder’s Flooring America is under new ownership. As of May 31, Anita Hornbaker and Dusty Stockslager are the owners of the store at 13412 Pennsylvania Ave. in Hagerstown. According to the company’s website, Stockslager became an owner in 2020 following a long-time employee’s retirement. Hornbaker, who has worked for…
couple arguing in front of brightly decorated room Harmony in relationships can only be achieved by accepting and appreciating one’s differences. This understanding becomes paramount when personal preferences and tastes, which could be viewed as an expression of one’s personality, diverge significantly between partners. One man found himself in a predicament when his girlfriend’s unique taste in…
Kitchen sink and counter, wooden ladder shelf with plants displayed If you’re the proud owner of a dehumidifier as well as a plant parent, it’s probably crossed your mind whether you can kill two birds with one stone and repurpose your dehumidifier water. If you’ve been struggling with damp and poor air quality, there’s a…
We all want our homes to look attractive and reflect our personal style, and we choose décor items to achieve both goals. Sadly, that sometimes means facing a substantial decorating or renovation cost. If you plan to live in the house you own for years and years, decorate as you see fit. However, if you…
Before we get into gardening with the ornamental Mexican feather grass, some context will help to underscore the value of landscaping with grasses. Lubbock is in the center of the Llano Estacado. A history of this interesting land formation is found in the Handbook of Texas (tshaonline.org), the source for the following information. Ornamental grasses…
