Septemberâs splendor is arriving in our gardens. By now, most vegetables have matured and are continuing to produce and most flowers have shown the same. Days are noticeably getting shorter, and the nights are getting cooler. Hereâs a look at tasks that await in the day ahead. Early September ⢠Now is a good time…
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Portrait of a Girl was found inside a private estate in Camden, Maine. Thomaston Place Auction Galleries For many years, a forgotten 17th-century painting had been stored in an attic in Maine. According to a label on the back of the frame, the piece—titled Portrait of a Girl—was the work of Rembrandt, the renowned Dutch…
TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Cascade Services, a premier residential tri-trade services platform, has recently made two additional acquisitions, marking their 10th and 11th acquisitions over the last 24 months. Sun Plumbing, serving Brevard County in Florida since 1947, marks Cascade’s 10th acquisition and the first fully focused plumbing business that they have…
I get a bad rap for being the Stuff Police, the one who gets between you and the things you love. While it’s true that I harp on those who have too much (including myself), and urge them to purge, edit, donate, toss, sell, clear out, hand down and throw away, occasionally — as you’ll…
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Proper prep work is vital when painting interior walls in your home. A fresh coat of paint not only looks much nicer on a smooth, well-primed wall, but it will stay looking that way for much longer, too. If removing old wallpaper seems too laborious and keeps you from painting your living room, know that…
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While it’s pretty common for families to outgrow their homes and need something larger, the opposite can also be true. More and more people are choosing to purchase tiny homes either as their first house to save money for something bigger or to downsize when children move away. Others prefer the convenience of being able…
Virginia home goods retailer Lazy Daisy, known for upcycled furniture and handmade gifts, is opening its first franchise store near Town Center this month. The Virginia Beach location at 4001 Virginia Beach Blvd. will be the ninth in Virginia, where it started in Richmond in 2011. Customers come to find home decor, antiques, jewelry, food…
Timely advice on garden chores, fertilizing, pest control, and more from OSU Extension. These tips are not necessarily applicable to all areas of Oregon. For more information, contact your local Extension office. The Oregon State University Extension Service encourages sustainable gardening practices. Practice preventive pest management rather than reactive pest control. Identify and monitor problems…
