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Home renovation reveals surprising photo under the floor: ‘Hey, that’s my mom’
4+ hour, 42+ min ago (83+ words) Home renovation reveals surprising photo under the floor: "Hey, that's my mom'The Washington Post A contractor found a 1946 newspaper that featured an article about the homeowner's late mom, who had no ties to the house. A carpenter slid a newspaper…...
Water in the basement feels like an emergency, but don’t panic just yet
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (66+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Some jobs definitely require professional help. But for many, there are things…...
Do I really need to clean my gutters more than once a year?
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (217+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Q: Gutter cleaning companies are always trying to sell me on getting mine…...
How can I get my stubborn screen door sliding smoothly again?
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (93+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Start by trying simple things that don't cost anything. Q: My sliding screen…...
Is there a DIY repair option for my water-damaged kitchen cabinets?
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (96+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Short of refinishing them, what can I do? Q: The cabinets under my…...
Tired of meal planning or nagging your spouse? Outsource it to a machine.
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (108+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Using technology to manage the mental load can be tempting. But it's…...
Why mobile homes get hit hard by extreme weather and how to build better
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (997+ words) Modern manufactured homes can be as resilient as traditional houses in the face of floods, hurricanes and wildfires. Mobile homes are among the most frequent casualties of extreme weather. They are regularly swept away in floods, including this month in…...
Juliet Eilperin Named Deputy Futures Editor
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (175+ words) I'm very happy to announce that Juliet Eilperin will become deputy Futures editor, helping oversee a new newsroom department focused on covering forces shaping life in the 21st century. Juliet, who has been deputy editor of the Climate & Environment Department for…...