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What’s the best way to store mushrooms?

By Aaron Hutcherson
Jun 17, 2025 5:04 am - Mushrooms have a high moisture content of around 90%. And their structure is such that they can easily lose that water, which if trapped on the fungi can expedite spoilage. So the key to storing mushrooms for longevity is all about moisture control.
The wonders of willows: How this hardy tree is designed to survive floods

By Mark Spreyer, Stillman Nature Center
Jun 16, 2025 11:22 am - Nature columnist Mark Spreyer takes a look at the history and uses of weeping willow and black willow trees, including their medicinal benefits and how they are designed to survive floods.
Golf-course-loving HOA residents concerned about possible closure

By Matthew Moodhe
Jun 12, 2025 8:28 pm - What happens when the golf course associated with an HOA closes and the land sold for new homes. Golf-loving residents have some concerns.
‘Senior freeze’ might help you reduce taxes

By Tom Resnick
Jun 12, 2025 8:16 pm - Senior freeze in the land of real estate assessments could reduce the tax burden for qualifying seniors. How to know if you’d quality, plus find out what other tax exemption options are available.
Fiberglass doors offer insulation benefits over wood

By James Dulley
Jun 12, 2025 7:46 pm - Fiberglass doors can provide more insulation than wood doors, but doors with more glass for windows benefit less from the efficiency of fiberglass.
I hate the recessed lights in my kitchen. What are my options?

By Jeanne Huber
Jun 11, 2025 3:01 am - Q: My townhouse was built with can lights in the ceiling. What are my options to replace them? In the kitchen, I am always cooking in my shadow and can’t see anything!
Neon dreams and nature scenes make for two very different home decor trends in 2025

By KIM COOK
Jun 11, 2025 2:38 am - Home decor's got a split personality this year: Call it “city glow” and “cottage flow.” At two international design fairs — Maison et Objet in France, Ambiente in Germany — acres of exhibition booths were full of Art Deco furnishings, island-vibe rattan seating and lighting and lots of emphasis on sustainably produced materials.
What really keeps mosquitoes away? Probably not your lavender plants.

By Karen Hugg
Jun 11, 2025 2:22 am - Alternatives to slathering yourself with DEET to keep the mosquitoes away are often the topic of online lists and articles. Typically these including surrounding yourself with scented plants. Fragrant plants such as citronella, geranium and peppermint do tend to deter mosquitoes, studies say, but that’s not enough to keep them from biting you. Here’s how science explains it.
Want to grow your own rice? A step-by-step guide for adventurous gardeners

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Jun 11, 2025 12:43 am - Duborskian rice, a Russian short-grained rice, is a highly ornamental plant that can be grown in containers, where its 2-foot-tall green and gold panicles will lend height and beauty to the center or rear of mixed planters. But if grown as a crop, cultivating rice from your plants can be a fun activity for adventurous gardeners.
New agent seeks disclosure advice

By Barry Stone
Jun 10, 2025 11:14 pm - In real estate, disclosure is wrapped in liability protection and fully serving the client, typically a home buyer. Here, a seasoned home inspector advises a rookie on serving both needs.

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