Q:What is the best procedure for getting a deck ready for the summer? Answer: Preparing a wood deck for the summer is an easy task as long as you inspect...

Taking back deed shouldn’t affect credit Q:I have a rental property that I purchased in 2005. I was going to hang on to the property and sell it...

Calendar of events relating to homes and gardens Greater Richmond Home and Garden Show: Exhibitors offer info on products and services 1-8 p.m. today,...

Q:I have fallen in love with arugula. We grew some in the fall, and it was wonderful. I’d love to grow some this spring, but can I plant it before...

In late February, the unmistakable signs of spring were everywhere: Maple and pear trees were budding. Daffodils and crocuses pushed through sun-warmed...

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Situations that arise will force you into a make-it-or-break-it period that must be handled with care. TAURUS (April 20-May...

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Will you please write about cataracts? My eyes feel like they have dirt in them, and my head aches all the time on top and in the forehead.—B.P....

A 1999 graduate of Floyd County High School who was serving as a civil affairs officer in the Iraq war has died in northern Iraq. Army Reserve Spc. Steven...

Atkins, Mr. Charles B., 81, of Glen Allen, an Air Force veteran, a retired employee of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, husband of Mary Ann Atkins....

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The changes or reforms you want to make will be met with opposition. The way you go about things will set the stage for what’s...

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My daughter in her late 40s has ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). I have no idea what it is. I understand she had it since...

Tucking into a heap of bangers and mash (sausages and mashed potatoes) certainly fits the St. Patrick’s Day spirit. It just doesn’t often fit...

4 pounds lean raw corned beef brisket, 3 tablespoons pickling spice (often included with brisket)

Barlow, Quin’Nasia C., an infant, of Richmond. Burton, Mrs. Mary L., 66, of Richmond, a retired employee of the Henrico County school system, widow...

Franklin D. Kizer’s influence extended far beyond the high school science students he taught in Norfolk early in his career. Consider Rickey P. Hicks,...

The cupcake frenzy has swept the nation and settled in the Richmond area. The tasty treats are about to enjoy their small-screen close-ups: Food Network...

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t put up with anyone trying to hold you back. Be bold and honest about your intentions and plans. TAURUS (April 20-May...

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am an 86-year-old man who is a caregiver for my 90-year-old wife, who has dementia. I try to cope with the many problems my situation...

Q:I like corned beef and cabbage, and I thought I would make some this year for St. Patrick’s Day. But I have had other people’s corned beef...

Karen Burke Poh was a teacher first, but she was born to business. When Mrs. Poh’s father, Thomas Carey Burke Sr., died in 1983, she and her mother...

Benton, Mr. Percy William Jr., 80, of Richmond, a retired educator and businessman. Bishop, Mrs. Constance Brown, 79, of Richmond, a retired bookkeeper...

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Do not travel off the beaten trail. Stick to what you know and what you promised to do. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Keep your...

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am an 80-year-old woman who declares herself an organ donor every time she renews her driver’s license. Is there a cutoff age...

Mr. Walter E., 71, of Richmond, a former roofer with Martin Brothers, husband of Nancy O. Banton. Bey, Mr. David Sr., of Richmond. Braxton, Mr. William...

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Keeping secrets will be necessary if you want to avoid trouble. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You don’t have to reveal secrets...

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I was told by a family member that the total amount of Tylenol taken in a person’s lifetime can be hazardous to one’s health....