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It’s time for spring yard clean up

Get the rakes and pruning shears ready!Early spring means itÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ time to come outdoors and clean the yard as warmer weather begins to set in.First tasks include raking up dead leaves and twigs from the yard that were missed last fall and winter. Don’t forget to clean around flower beds, ...

Do It Yourself: Find satisfaction in home improvement projects

Sandy Costello Vargo of Scottdale remembers well when she acquired her own set of tools.As she wrote on her website, Pink Tool Girl, “After my son got locked in our bathroom and I could not find a screwdriver in the house to rescue him, I wanted my own set of tools. Why not pink? I’m in a ...

Keeping it clean! How often to clean different parts of a house

The arrival of spring means itÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ time to wash out the grime and prepare for the start of a new season.ItÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ tradition to tackle more extensive home cleaning projects this time of year, but what about chores you might do more often?How often does a home need vacuumed? What about changing ...

‘Show me the way to go home:’ displaying house numbers

Square, round or rectangular plaques, embedded in ceramic tile, a sign in a yard or numbers on a mailbox — there are many creative ways to display a house address.But the best way is one that makes sure an address is clearly visible for guests, deliveries and emergency ...

‘Take good care of my baby’: Tips to childproof your home

With two children, Alexandria and Craig Smith of Springhill Township do all they can to childproof their home.“It eases my anxiety a lot,’’ said Alexandria. “I was anxious before having kids. But my anxiety went up a lot after having Bentley. We thought ‘What can we do to make it more ...

Storing vital documents in your home

As Fayette CountyÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Register of Wills, Jeffrey Redman understands the importance of keeping documents.“ItÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ a good idea to take care of important papers and let your spouse or a child know where they are,’’ said Redman. “Make a list and keep everything in a fireproof safe. ‘If I ...