Velcro Curtains Offer Easy Fit at Lower Prices
Breeze Home Fashions Inc. markets Velegance window treatments using Velcro attached pieces on a special curtain rod for adjustable fit and simple cleaning. Prices range from $150 to $400+, with installation via the company site or phone. The piece notes soil testing tips and how to collect soil samples for lawn and garden health.
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Velegance
Breeze Home Fashions Inc
Relegance. Com
Apple with brown trails in flesh may indicate maggots
Reader asks about apples showing winding brown trails in the flesh. The response notes apple maggot as a likely cause, and mentions overripe or improperly stored fruit as alternatives. Edibility varies. cooking or preserving may be possible, but inspect for worms.
Tips for sorting clothing for consignments or donations
Local experts offer guidance on clearing wardrobes and benefiting from resale or charity. Keep items clean and current, seasonally appropriate, and in good style. most shops require appointment drops while some provide 24 hour drop sites. call ahead if unsure.
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Jody Hegarty
Blairs Ferry Rd
Cedar Rapids
Laurie Stewart
Waypoint
Wise Buys
Fourth Avenue
Sixth Street
Stewart
Baked Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Chives
Readers are directed to bake smoked salmon with eggs as a savory weekend breakfast. Four ovenproof dishes are prepared with salmon and chives, an indentation made, an egg added, pepper and cream poured over, then baked in a water bath for 10 to 15 minutes until set. Serve with toast.
Cabin dreams and rustic style across 10 featured retreats
A book by Ralph Kylloe surveys ten rustic cabins with photographs and minimal text, inviting readers to imagine living in timber and leather settings. Gourd lamps from Christopher Spitzmiller command high prices, with an example at $1,690, while Shades of Light offers Twin Serenity lamps for $169. Card sets by Set Editions provide organized gifting options.
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Gibbs Smith
Ralph Kylloe
Flameless candles evolve from plastic to waxy realism
Modern flameless candles have transformed from basic plastic designs to wax coated bodies with hidden LED flames. They imitate real candles with fragrances, varied colors and shapes while powered by batteries and with LEDs that do not melt the wax.
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