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Spice it up! What spices to keep at home and when to clean out the spice drawer

Whether garlic or chili powder, cinnamon or vanilla, spices give more taste to everything thatÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ cooked and baked.“Spices add so much flavor,’’ said Melissa Shaw, of Grindstone, retired culinary instructor from Fayette County Career and Technical Institute in Georges Township. “ItÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ ...

Conserving household water: protect the planet and save money

From wake up until bedtime, water is in constant use in households.“In the U.S., we are lucky to have easy access to some of the safest treated water in the world—just by turning on the tap,’’ notes the Environmental Protection Agency on its website. “We wake up in the morning, take a ...

Experience backyard camping for an adventure at home

Enhance that summer staycation with a little adventure by trying backyard camping.“If you’ve never camped before, want to introduce children to camping, or need to test your new sleeping bag, consider camping in your backyard,’’ the National Park Service suggests on its website. “You ...

Uniontown family transforms their backyard into beautiful garden

Most people passing the Uniontown home of Tom and Christine Buckelew don’t realize the beautiful garden that makes up their backyard.Filled with plants, flowers and fish ponds, the garden is a magical space.“When we bought the house, there was nothing here,’’ said Christine.The couple ...

Use local firewood for the home fire pit

Summer is great for spending time outdoors relaxing with friends and family around a fire pit.A popular addition to backyards, fire pits create an area for entertaining or can be a place to unwind in solitude.But when building that fire, itÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ a good idea to use local firewood.“The best ...