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Unwanted spiders? Here's how to gently get rid of them
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (476+ words) DEAR JOAN: We're at our wits end cleaning spiderwebs from every exterior surface around our home. It's constant. We clean the outdoor furniture, deck railings, light fixtures, doorways and windows one day, and the very next day, webs are back…...
Transform your home into a winter sanctuary
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (970+ words) Wait, don't take down all of those holiday decorations just yet. Some, along with a few clever swaps, will easily transition your home decor from festive holiday to winter cozy, and with this rugged winter, any home can use a…...
Novato shelter's dorms get new coat of paint
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (190+ words) Marin Independent Journal Novato shelter's dorms get new coat of paint Kunst Painting donated a new paint job for the dorms at Homeward Bound of Marin's New Beginnings Center in Novato, which serves up to 80 people nightly. The San Rafael…...
If you want a remodel to go well, know what you want
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (630+ words) Since selling the Happier Yellow House and moving out, my husband, DC, and I had one goal: move into our new house, the Happiest Yellow House, as soon as possible. But first we wanted to renovate. Our mantra became: Fix…...
Cook like a pro with the best sous vide machines
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (537+ words) A quality sous vide machine has'a sleek design, ensuring the unit is functional and attaches securely to a pot without taking up too much space. While push-button controls and an easy-to-read display are highly recommended, many individuals prefer a sous…...
Plant doctor: Identifying and managing leaf miners
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (1001+ words) Leaf miners are just one of the many pests that affect our gardens. The two leaf miner types most often found in Marin are the Liriomyza spp. , a mostly black and yellow fly with clear wings, and Phytomyza, a blackish-gray…...