Going beyond the traditional window-box garden
The gardening world has a tried-and-true formula for the perfect window box: a thriller, a filler and a spiller. You simply can’t go wrong...
Students’ struggles pushed Peru teacher to run for president
CHUGUR, Peru — As schools across Peru closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Pedro Castillo tried to find a way to keep classes going...
Sydney man finds snake in lettuce bought at supermarket
CANBERRA, Australia — Alex White thought he was watching a huge worm writhing in a plastic-wrapped lettuce he’d just brought home from a Sydney...
US average mortgage rates fall again; 30-year loan at 3.04%
WASHINGTON — Mortgage rates fell for a second straight week amid signs of economic improvement.
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Ready to buy a home? The trick is finding or affording one
LOS ANGELES — Nathan Long and Lili Chin have struck out so far in their four-month search to find an affordable home in the...
5 Home Remodeling Trends to Watch for in 2021
After a year of spending more time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many homeowners are looking for ways to make their homes...
Turning point: When is it safe to plant your garden?
Spring in the vegetable or flower garden is a carefully orchestrated series of events. The goal is to keep things moving forward with the...
In show of Pharaonic heritage, Egypt parades royal mummies
CAIRO — Egypt is launching a gala parade on Saturday celebrating the transport of 22 of its prized royal mummies from central Cairo to...
Shaking off a dark winter with a spring cleaning, refresh
A spring cleanup and décor refresh have always been able to lift moods. But after this long pandemic winter, there’s special satisfaction in clutter...
Construction spending dips 0.8% in February amid bad weather
WASHINGTON — U.S. construction spending fell in February after several months of steady gains, likely because of unseasonably cold weather and winter storms in...