Kim Frisbie | Special to Palm Beach Daily News The brunfelsia are blooming now and all’s right with the world — or at least the garden. It’s wonderful to smell a garden before you actually see it, and that’s exactly what happens when you plant Brunfelsia americana, aka lady of the night. When the shrub…
Shaun Downey, founder of Downey Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, stands in front of a company truck. By Sandy Rose Schwieterman Special to the Sentinel-Tribune Shaun Downey, president and founder of Downey Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, LLC, says what he is most proud of is how his supportive family atmosphere ensures quality service to…
Treehouse aesthetic is not only a charming decor trend, but it also evokes a sense of nostalgia, whether you grew up with one or simply wished you had. Santa Barbara architect Dylan Henderson and designer Bailee Roberts have reimagined a 1960s hillside home into a stunning modern retreat inspired by the magic of treehouses. Perched…
Installing new flooring, whether because your old flooring is damaged or you’re looking to get on board with popular flooring trends, is a project that requires a lot of thought. Most flooring lasts at least 10 years, so if you make a mistake, that mistake will be around for a while. Two major flooring dealers…
Straw bale gardens are becoming popular with growers plagued with poor soil or limited garden space, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Straw bale gardening combines container gardening and raised-bed gardening into one green-thumb package. You can grow many vegetables, fruits and flowers in a straw bale garden, Trinklein said. Cool-season varieties can…
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Good flooring can make a lasting impression. Conversely, scratched hardwood, chipped tile, or old carpet can negatively impact a space’s appeal. But it’s not just damaged flooring that could use a revamp. Sometimes, out-of-date flooring is just as detrimental to your home’s interior design, even if it’s in perfect condition. If you’re renovating the floors…
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Lindsey Eaton and her boyfriend, Charlie, were moving into their new house when something caught Eaton’s eye In the house, they found a 4’5″ by 3’6″ scenic landscape painting with a thick, gold wooden frame, featuring vibrant and beautiful flowers Later, the 27-year-old decided to take a video of the painting and post it on…
A leaking faucet could be costing you more money than you realize. Here’s why you should fix a leaking tap as soon as possible. The scoop We all know how annoying the sound of a leaky faucet can be, especially when trying to sleep. While it might otherwise seem minor, that dripping tap could also…
