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Ask Angi: What is the best way to deep clean a couch?

March 12, 2024 at 2:05 p.m.

Regular cleaning is both preventative maintenance and a home improvement task. It helps prolong the life of furniture, maintains its appearance, removes allergens and dirt, and contributes to a healthier...

Ask the Builder: Beware egotistical and closed-minded contractors

March 1, 2024 at 4:40 p.m.

A few weeks ago, I shared a true story with you about my failed asphalt shingle roof. If you remember, it had a 30-year warranty, and after just 12years it...

Texas continues battling second-largest wildfire in US history, officials say

March 1, 2024 at 2:34 p.m.

PAMPA, Texas — Wildfires continued to engulf the Texas Panhandle and parts of Oklahoma on Wildfires continued to engulf the Texas Panhandle and parts of Oklahoma on Friday as officials...

Tribes from Alaska to Wisconsin will get millions of dollars for clean energy projects. Here’s how they’ll roll out

March 1, 2024 at 12:49 p.m.

The Department of Energy’s Office of Indian Energy estimates that 21% of Navajo Nation homes aren’t electrified. For the Hopi Tribe, it’s 35%.

Rick Steves’ Europe: History lives in Prague

February 27, 2024 at 3:16 p.m.

Prague is one of Europe’s best-preserved cities, having been spared from last century’s bombs. Nowhere is this more evident than in the hilltop Castle Quarter, which looms above the city...

More taxpayer money benefits pro sports owners amid ‘stadium construction wave’

February 23, 2024 at 12:58 p.m.

Elected leaders continue to shower tax revenues on stadium and arena projects with the aim of recruiting or keeping teams and boosting local economies.

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The story behind the design of Southwest’s new disturbingly skinny seats

February 22, 2024 at 11:43 a.m.

Southwest Airline’s new seats have travelers vowing to fly Delta. The airline previewed a revamped cabin coming early next year in a video posted to TikTok, and commenters blasted the...

The House Technology& Infrastructure Innovation Committee meets to discuss House Bill 988 on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024.

Georgia takes on deepfake frontier of election subversion

February 21, 2024 at 3:17 p.m.

Fearing that voters could be tricked by misinformation from computer-generated versions of politicians such as Joe Biden or Donald Trump, Georgia lawmakers are rushing to stop malicious spoofs in time...

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Health disparities in gynecologic cancers

February 20, 2024 at 3:02 p.m.

Dr. Kristina Butler, a Mayo Clinic gynecologic oncologist, discusses health disparities and prevention.

This is a new luxury vinyl plank floor that looks like travertine stone. The area rug adds a delightful splash of color and helps to absorb sound. Don’ t be afraid to introduce bold colors or patterns.

Ask the Builder: Luxury vinyl plank plus area rug equals a winning combination

February 20, 2024 at 2:59 p.m.

Several months ago I shared a story about my first experience with luxury vinyl plank flooring. I installed the LVP in a basement room that experienced water damage caused by...

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