Successful gardens light life with new outlook
A reader reflects on converting gardening setbacks into a wildlife friendly mindset. Rabbits and large insects eat blooms, yet shifting to viewing the garden as wildlife habitat improves mood. A butterfly swarm story in Colombia amuses the author, followed by quirky notes on a psychic convention and a Montcalm Elementary sixth grade graduation. Samantha Perry.
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Colombia
San Antonio de Los Caballeros
Marina Llano
Montcalm
American Film Institute
Basics Experts Say What Every Homeowner Needs in Tool Kit
Experts pick 14 essential items for minor repairs and everyday tasks. Denise Whitacre of Home Depot stresses size matters, not one size fits all. The panel includes Gene and Katie Hamilton and others who advise on choosing appropriately sized, functional tools for electrical, plumbing, fastening, and unfastening tasks.
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Denise Whitacre
Home Depot
Whitacre
Q Gene
Katie Hamilton
IDG Books
Angela Martinez
Centre For Women
Tampa
Fla
Kathy Ciccarello
St. Petersburg
Mark Hann
Hamiltons
St. Michael’s
Gene Hamilton
Hann
Essential home repair skills for beginners panel says
The panel lists basic fixes every new homeowner should know from locating the main water shut off and individual shut offs to identifying the breaker box and labeling breakers. It covers changing air filters monthly cleaning water heater annually replacing electrical outlets replacing washers repairing drywall plugging clogs with a plunger and more.
What to keep in a tool kit for homeowners
Experts list essential tools including a 16 ounce hammer 1 foot tape measure needle nose pliers slip joint pliers a four piece screwdriver set an adjustable crescent wrench a plunger a torpedo or 3 foot level a 90 degree square a putty knife safety glasses assorted screws nails and picture hangers. A 3/8 inch variable speed rechargeable cordless drill is highlighted as highly versatile.
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Gene Hamilton
Return of the tube top signals 1970s revival in fashion
The Associated Press reports tube tops are back this spring, boosted by Lycra and elastics for a better fit. Designers note the revival mirrors 1970s trends such as wrap dresses and platform shoes, with high end and midtier shops alike stocking slim, stretchy shirts worn with or without cardigans.
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New York
Saks Fifth Avenue
Sears
Stacy London
Mademoiselle Magazine
Valerie Steele
Fashion Institute of Technology
Linda Allard
Express
Urban Outfitters
Saks
Laurie Singer
Macy’s
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