Good day Helaine and Joe: I have two pieces I would like information about — approximate age, origin and estimated value. One is a rocking chair; the other is a small cabinet. Many thanks, D. G. Dear D. G.: Sorry, Charles Dickens, this is a tale of two pieces of […]
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Treasures: Vase-shaped pitcher’s specific origins unknown
Dear Helaine and Joe: My grandmother bought this pitcher in Boston around 1930-1935. It is 16 inches tall and has some small cracks in the picture of the boy and the dog — but I cannot feel any of them with my fingers. The number on the bottom must mean […]
Four PTO Software Solutions Every Small Business Owner Should Know About
Paid Time Off or otherwise known as PTO, is a symbolic element of the modern work culture around the world. At some companies, PTO is simply a given, allowing employees to take their paid time off during the year whenever it suits their schedule the best. In other cases, some staffers will […]
15 Amazing Kids Room Makeover Ideas to Get Inspired
QUIZZESFOODFASHIONDIYHOME DECORMORE HOME DECOR Sandra Lukicposted on December 23, 2019 Pin Tweet Share If you’re planning to update your kid’s room, take a look at these amazing photos from real makeovers to get your inspiration. 1. Lumberjack Kids’ Room Makeover www.designdazzle.com This lumberjack room […]
Treasures: Age, standard quality inlay affect value of 1920s game table
Dear Helaine and Joe: This game table was given to my parents as a wedding gift in the late 1920s. The top swings open to a green felt top and the drawer holds gambling and gaming paraphernalia. Underneath it is marked “Made in France.” Any information would be appreciated. Thank […]
On Gardening: Orchid Flower 2022 color of the year adds intense thrill to garden
Orchid Flower is the color of the year for 2022 and The Garden Guy is beyond thrilled. I know the color of the year is mainly geared toward fashion and interior design, but WGSN (formerly Worth Global Style Network) and their color systems company, Coloro, believe this will cross all […]
How Can I Be taught More About Computers?
White label WEB OPTIMIZATION & hyperlink constructing services. COBOL language applications are extremely moveable since they don’t belong to a particular vendor. They can be utilized in all kinds of hardware and software program and supports most of the current working programs reminiscent of Windows, Linux, Unix and so forth. […]
Beats Headphones Are at an All-Time Low Price for Cyber Monday
Cyber Monday deals are going strong. In fact, some models cost an all-time low. We heartily recommend headphones from the Beats brand. Selected deals include popular products like the Beats Studio3 noise-canceling headphones and Beats Fit Pro, which have a lot of similarities with Apple’s AirPods Pro — which has a Cyber […]
Ask Angi: How should I open my pool for the summer?
Nothing says summer fun like taking the cover off the pool and taking a cool dip. But before you start splashing around, you need to make sure your pool is safe, correctly prepared and ready to go. A pool professional can make your pool summer-ready. It’s a good idea to […]
On Gardening: Luminary series of summer phlox offers color, fragrance
Recently I was given the task of writing a garden piece on a topic I wish I had. Sounds like a writer trap, doesn’t it? Although I am still writing that piece, I also wish I had planted more Luminary phlox last spring. The Luminary series of garden phlox made […]
The In-Between
Breakpoints. Break. Points. Points at which things break in your design. But, at what point did they start becoming ‘the point at which I will create a new layout entirely’, or ‘the point at which I introduce a new canvas’. What started out as a method to optimise your designs […]
Bykski’s external liquid cooler packs nine 120mm fans
Bottom line: Most people are not going to need a cooler of this caliber, but there are certain scenarios where it could make sense. Bykski suggests it could be ideal for servers or those with small form factor systems, and it’s easy to see how extreme gaming builds or crypto […]
8 at-home activities that don’t involve TV or books
We’re going to have to figure out more ways of having fun and being productive while practicing social distancing. It’s easy to binge watch a TV show or plow through some books, but when you want a break from those things, here are eight activities to try. –Do a puzzle […]
Design Recipes: Make your child’s room more fun, festive with these 10 tips
Children’s rooms by their very nature are meant to be bright, colorful and fun. Looking for ways to bring creativity into a children’s bedroom space? Here are some top tips. 1. Bedding. Bedding is a prime decor element and a key opportunity to infuse color prints and patterns. 2. Citrus […]