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SARATOGA SPRINGS
'Old is new' for owners who tear down and build to suit their needs
Monday, May 20, 2013
Some people will buy an older home they don't like, demolish that structure and build a home to their liking on the same lot.
A little research goes a long way for picking the best vegetable seeds
Friday, May 10, 2013
Right now, garden centers are packed with twirling racks of pretty little packets promising bumper crops of everything from cucumbers to kohlrabi. There are organic seeds , hybrid ones, heirloom ones, and a dizzying number of plant varieties for each vegetable .
Taking a lesson from birds to build his home
Friday, May 10, 2013
Vincent Paulishak created his home the same way the cardinals that visit his backyard bird feeder build theirs.
SCHENECTADY
Prime Time: Esther Swanker's community service spans decades
Friday, May 10, 2013
Esther Swanker has a reputation as a problem solver. The longtime president of the Schenectady County Public Library Board of Trustees navigated a difficult course in the politically sensitive issue of expanding the library’s main branch, which was finally opened last July.
AMSTERDAM
Prime Time: Amsterdam woman has taught art for 74 years
Friday, May 10, 2013
Grace Gilbert can't recall all the paintings she's done over the decades since she developed a love for art as a child. And as of last fall, the accomplished artist can officially say her works are “sold out.”
AMSTERDAM
Prime Time: Woodworking project brings back memories
Friday, May 10, 2013
Beverly Lenox, 76, of Amsterdam is using her woodworking skills to refurbish a dollhouse she built years ago.
CAPITAL REGION
Prime Time: Burnt Hills unicyclist gears up for Tour de Cure ride
Friday, May 10, 2013
Jeff Pease, 51, of Burnt Hills rides weekly with a group of unicycle enthusiasts.
Mildew starts with few little spots, then spreads
Friday, May 10, 2013
It may start with a couple of small dark spots on the grout where the shower stall meets the tiled wall. A few days later, they multiply.
Mildew .
Mildew .
Decorate with nature and light up under cabinets
Friday, May 10, 2013
Ever wish you could put an electrical outlet right where you need it in your kitchen?
Decorating tips: Making a rental space your own
Friday, May 10, 2013
It's yours, but it isn't. A rented apartment or house can be a wonderful place to live, and a challenging place to decorate.
