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You may be asking why I want to know what birds have red heads? Here is the story. Moving from LA to the East Coast you notice many new things, not least among them, new kinds of birds (my favorite). As soon as we settled into our new house — located in Lewes, DE — I unpacked my … Read more
Some people are confused as to who owns the strip of grass between the sidewalk and the street. If you live in a Home Owners Association (HOA), they often handle the landscaping work in that area. If you live on a street in a single-family home, the county or town might handle it. But bear … Read more
Bathroom doors are often smaller than other doors, such as those in bedrooms and the ones that lead outdoors. If you are remodeling, building, or simply curious, you might want to know why this is so. There are building codes that tell you any requirements when you are renovating or building, but you usually have … Read more
Have you ever noticed that soon after you clean, the dust starts accumulating again? Every home we have lived in had something in common: they all accumulated dust. Some more, some less, but it has always been a battle we never win because it appears again and again. Dust accumulation isn’t necessarily a sign of … Read more
Plastic cutting boards come in different colors, and they are popular as an alternative to wood. There are many benefits to using them, but are they safe to use? In a recent visit, my son bought us wood cutting boards and wanted us to get rid of the plastic ones we were using. He doesn’t … Read more