My father, Geoff Marsh, who has died aged 92, was a senior figure in the world of plumbing, a past master of the Worshipful Company of Plumbers (WCoP), past president of the Institute of Plumbing (IoP) and the first chair of the World Plumbing Council. Among his many achievements was the introduction in 2001 of…
Back in the day, gardening ended in fall and didn’t resume again until the winter-long snow cover melted in March. We can still get some very cold blasts and some heavy snow dumpings this month, but the prevailing scenario lately for Harrisburg Februaries is at least a few stretches of white-free, above-freezing days. Last February,…
It’s going to be a busy summer of construction work and renovations in Indian Prairie School District 204. After voters last fall approved a referendum to fund up to $420 million in safety, security, and facility improvements, administrators have gotten to work planning some of the highest-priority projects. Current work underway at IPSD 204 with…
“Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.” House Beautiful’s shopping team is a little obsessed with spring decor at the moment. We’re scanning the market for vibrant colors, soft florals, and anything that adds brightness and optimism to our homes during this bleary winter. That’s why we’re…
The Art of Gardening Club is planning a number of activities over the next month. The club’s Feb. 5 meeting marked a transition in leadership, with Cathy Siwek taking over as president from Kathy Bargar. Pat Edwards is serving as vice president, while Claudia Dunn and Rosemary Caster continue as secretary and treasurer, respectively, according…
Paul Kaminski Family owned since it was established in Springfield in 1947, Vermillion Co. Inc. sends flooring products, including its native Ozark hardwoods – most harvested within 100 miles of its Queen City plant – throughout the United States and Canada. SBJ: With so many alternatives available, your company is committed to wood. Why do…
A plumber in the United Kingdom unwittingly discovered ancient treasure while walking through a pasture on a summer’s day – and now he’s auctioning it off. David Dunn, a plumber from Sapcote, Leicestershire, unearthed 50 coins dating back to Ancient Rome on July 19, 2023. The hoard, which was not publicized until this month, was…
Drum roll, please: We are six weeks away from the first day of spring. Recent warm Colorado days have previewed the changing seasons, but we know that along the Front Range, extreme cold weather events can occur in April or May. No matter the weather, now it is time to get your indoor seed supplies…
