WALWORTH COUNTY — Tim Quick has been a plumber for 35 years. He started his career as a national champion and hoped to end it that way too. The plumber from Williams Bay, Walworth County, won an apprentice plumber national championship in 1996. Then 28 years later, he put his national championship belt back on…
Candlelight adds a cozy, festive charm to any space, and choosing the right accessories like candelabras or tea light holders can enhance this effect. Positioning candles strategically, like on dining tables or mantelpieces, creates warm focal points, while using different heights adds depth. Opt for sustainable options like natural wax candles and reusable holders for…
I am a bit embarrassed to admit this, but I believed in Santa Claus longer than anyone I have ever met. Fifth grade, maybe sixth. To this day, some 70 years later, I still believe in the mystery and joy of giving wonderful gifts that suit the receiver, things that will surprise and delight the…
There are so many exciting elements of designing a kitchen, but the flooring often becomes an afterthought. If that sounds familiar, this is your sign to make it a priority – especially if you want to avoid dated kitchen flooring trends. From wood to tiles, there are so many kitchen flooring ideas to consider. It…
December 13, 2024 2:51 PM EST | Source: Bowers Plumbing & Remodel Puyallup, Washington–(Newsfile Corp. – December 13, 2024) – Bowers Plumbing and Remodel today issued a winter advisory urging Western Washington homeowners to take immediate precautions against pipe damage as meteorologists forecast freezing temperatures across the region. The advisory comes as the National…
WHAT ARE WE really talking about when we talk about gardening? My friend Scott Beuerlein, a horticulturist at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, says, “Animals and plants [are] the story of life on Earth.” Our gardens offer a way toward understanding that story and provide us with a collective opportunity to counter the seismic…
On the occasion of Vijay Diwas, which marks the surrender of Pakistani forces to the Indian Army in 1971 and the creation of Bangladesh, the iconic 1971 surrender painting, which depicts the ceremonial surrender of Pakistani forces to the Indian Army on December 16, 1971, was installed at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi. The…
When temperatures are at or below freezing, water pipes can freeze or break. Burst pipes can cause significant flooding and damage if they are not dealt with quickly. Lower your risk by taking steps now to protect your plumbing from future cold temperatures and by learning what to do if your pipes freeze or burst…
