A Michigan family set out to fix a water heater and ended up finding a treasure trove of century-old relics in their bathroom. The items include wooden dominoes, a business card for a music store dating back to 1907, a publication printout from 1913, a cutout of Jesus and a playing card from the Milton…
Coral Gables Plumbing will celebrate its 100-year anniversary in just three years, having been founded in 1926. That makes the family-owned company nearly as old as Coral Gables itself. And although Coral Gables Plumbing moved outside the boundary of The City Beautiful years ago, much of the company’s work takes place within the Gables, although…
During World War II in Germany, an American soldier stole a baroque landscape painting created by 18th-century Austrian artist Johann Franz Nepomuk Lauterer. The family of the solider contacted Art Recovery International to return the stolen painting in what a German museum curator said was a rare moment. Nearly 80 years after the painting went…
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China’s Longshan period which lasted from about 2600 to 2000 BCE is best known for its sophisticated pottery shapes, but their sophisticated plumbing is getting some well-deserved attention. A team of archaeologists found the oldest known ceramic water pipes in China, demonstrating that locals were capable of major feats of engineering without a centralized state…
Shawn Bo-Abrams, right, and his husband, Leon Bo-Abrams, painted their old wood floors dark brown. (Shawn Bo-Abrams) A fresh paint job is much cheaper than new tile or hardwood. Follow this expert advice to make sure your hard work doesn’t chip away. August 8, 2023 at 7:00 a.m. EDT Comment on this storyComment Shawn Bo-Abrams,…
(MENAFN- The Express Wire) The Global Fire Alarm Systems Market 2023 research report provide in depth study on Cost Analysis, Annual Revenue, Financial Status and Reports. It Consists Top Key Performer in the Market, Regional Analysis and Upcoming Product Launches over the forecast to 2030. The fire alarm systems market Scope and Overview Report for…
Learn how Emery’s Carpet & Fine Flooring has kept upgrading floors for 40-plus years Published 12:38 am Wednesday, July 5, 2023 Thayne Kistler, owner of Emery’s Carpet & Fine Flooring, has been in business 42 years. (Mary Meaux/The News) Forty-two years and a few days ago, Thayne Kistler turned the key and opened the doors…
