By Erik J. Martin, CTW Features Got a white sofa or another piece of furniture with light-hued upholstery? Murphy’s Law dictates that darkness is inevitably drawn to these pale surfaces in the form of stains, spills, blemishes, and discolorations that will likely become permanent if...
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By Erik J. Martin, CTW Features A driveway is something that most homeowners overlook and forget about. But whether it’s asphalt or concrete, it should be resealed from time to time to prevent deterioration, cracks, potholes, and other defects. Fortunately, this is a DIY project...
By Nancy Mattia, CTW Features To be clear, laundry stripping doesn’t involve removing your clothes while using a washing machine. No, the only things removed while laundry stripping are detergent and fabric-softener residue, mineral buildup and dirt. It gets deep into the fibers of smelly...
Securing your attic to keep critters out and your storage items safe
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October 27, 2022
By Erik J. Martin, CTW Features Attics come in handy for homeowners who want to store things out of the way or utilize extra square footage for living space. Problem is, attics can also attract unwanted guests: furry, winged, or crawly squatters trying to carve...
How to buy the right home-office chair
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October 20, 2022
By Nancy Mattia, CTW Features You’ll work and feel better when you have a comfortable place to sit all day If you’ve been working long hours in your home office, and you’re still sitting on a folding chair or another type of inadequate seating, consider...
4 simple ways to create the perfect home meditation space
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October 17, 2022
By Nancy Mattia, CTW Features Where you meditate has a big impact on how you meditate. Whether you’re currently meditating or thinking of giving it a try, setting up a proper spot at home is important. So is outfitting the space with a few key...
By Nancy Mattia | CTW Features Your lips aren’t the only things that can crack and dry out if you don’t keep them lubricated—your wood furniture will too. Often the culprit behind wood losing its lovely finish is excess heat (being too close to radiators,...
That old house: Will buyers love it or level it?
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September 27, 2022
By Marilyn Melia | CTW Features Homes don’t have to die of old age. But just as high blood pressure or inactivity impacts humans’ longevity, older homes have their own predictors on whether a buyer will purchase it to live in or tear it down....
The Best Natural Cleaning Products Are in Your Kitchen
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September 19, 2022
By Nancy Mattia | CTW Features The next time you’re ready to clean your home, skip the trip to the store for supplies and head to your kitchen instead. That’s where you’ll find most of what you need. Before today’s popular chemical-loaded products were invented,...
Erik J Martin | CTW Features “Green Acres” was a 1960s TV sitcom that depicted the comical possibilities that ensue when an urban socialite from the Big Apple marries a man intent on living on a farm. If they ever reboot this show, they might...