Archive for March 2009

Gutters 101: Back to Basics

Mar 1st, 2009 | By L McKee | Category: House Mechanic

By L McK ee
Why do I need clean gutters?
A clean gutter functions properly by allowing water to flow off the roof, through downspouts, and away from the foundation of a home.
Over time, gutters collect debris. This debris clogs both the gutters and their ownspouts—the vertical channels at either end of the gutters that usher water [...]



Caring for Your Silver

Mar 1st, 2009 | By Jen Brestel | Category: Simply Southern

By Jen Brestel
Indeed, properly polished silver is a tradition in many Southern homes, and it would be considered gauche to use tarnished silver. And many of us are fearful to use our wedding gifts or family heirlooms because of the dreaded upkeep. However, this is a common misconception; with proper care, your
silver will sparkle and [...]



Fragrance Garden

Mar 1st, 2009 | By admin | Category: Features

By Erin Parkhurst
The smell of warm pine needles returns me to the Midwestern summers of my childhood and the unfettered joy of exploring the woods; the insistent sweetness of magnolia recalls the anticipation I felt watching great blooms unfold on the first magnolia tree my husband and I ever owned. It is no secret that [...]