The North Carolina Botanical Garden partnered with the AIC and provided expertise in garden design and installation. “This partnership allows us to really develop stronger relationships with the people who have had the longest ancestral relationship with the plants and the space and the land,” Joanna Lelekacs, the director of learning and engagement at the…
Things to Consider When Choosing a Flooring Company Choosing a flooring company can be overwhelming, so here are factors you may want to consider: The Warranty “The allure of a warranty can be as enchanting as a polished marble floor, but not all warranties are created equal,” says Elizabeth Grace, an interior designer based in…
As we approach fall, we naturally turn our attention to our indoor spaces – the rooms where we’ll be hunkering down for much of winter. It’s important that these spaces make us feel cocooned, cozy and warm. To achieve this, they must be rich in texture, and material and glow with soothing lighting. But color…
Sanitation workers Thomas Noatak and Joseph Moses start every workday riding a four-wheeler along the muddy roads of this small Yup’ik village on southwestern Alaska’s vast Kuskokwim River, looking for human waste. They’re checking honey bucket bins — large steel containers where residents dump their waste at neighborhood collection points. When they find a bin full…
Getty Images As a homeowner, there’s no shortage of things to worry about: You might have gutters to clean, repairs and renovations to coordinate, pests to keep out, etc. Out of all of these responsibilities and more, your safety is one of the most important issues to tackle. When it comes to protecting your home,…
Norman Winter Tribune News Service This year The Garden Guy went into the growing season with a twofold plan involving jumbo Heart to Heart caladium bulbs. Truly they have been among the stars of the hottest summer I can remember. My plan was that I would plant half the bulbs in situ. (I always wanted…
A DIY enthusiast has listed the seven mistakes you might want to steer clear of when renovating your property – and turns out, painting staircase in quirky colours is not as fun as it seems. Offering a helping hand to fellow DIY fans, crafty whizz, Lindsey Isla, took to TikTok to share some of the…
Living under the same roof with adult children, or at least teenagers, is a real test for parents. Suffice it to remember this mom, who once issued an ultimatum to her household, refusing to do anything around the house until they cleaned up the pigsty that had been made in the house during just a…
