Gardening offers a number of health benefits, but you don’t need to kneel down in the dirt or lift heavy shovels to grow something beautiful. September 30, 2023 at 7:00 a.m. EDT…
Month: October 2023
Smart home appliances key to consumption
Visitors check out a vacuum cleaner during a home appliance expo in Suzhou, Jiangsu province. WANG JIANKANG/FOR CHINA DAILY Shoppers show increasing demand for high-quality, labor-saving products Intelligent home appliance products, such…
Is It Really a Plumbing Emergency? Here’s How to Tell
Every homeowner has been there. Water is gushing from a pipe, the sink is clogged and won’t drain, or there’s an unfamiliar noise coming from the water heater. The question on everyone’s…
Are hardwood floors better than carpets? Design experts debate the pros and cons…
If you’re currently renovating your home, planning on doing so, or even if your home is in need of new flooring, you will have most likely been faced with the question: what…
Buying a plumbing contractor
DOUG AND POLLY WHITE Special correspondents QUESTION: I own a small residential maintenance and repair business. I’m considering buying a one-person plumbing contractor that’s currently breaking even after the owner pays himself….
10 Kitchen Renovation Mistakes to Avoid, According to Interior Designers
As one of the most frequently used rooms in the home, you want your kitchen to work for you. If that’s not currently the case, you may be considering a kitchen renovation….