Preserve heirloom quilts for future generations by taking the following steps: •Take a photo of the quilt and document it as thoroughly as possible,...

High-tech stitching machines, computer software, beading and hand-painting? These aren’t your grandmother’s quilts. Evelyn Townsend of Chesterfield...

Quilting Adventures, a locally owned fabric and quilting shop in the Shops at Willow Lawn, is hosting a 30-hour quilting marathon from April 30 to May...

When Mary Hutchinson’s mother died in December 2008, she was left with the painful task of disposing of her clothing. “I prayed about what...

Homespun and haute Designer Natalie Chanin is back with more inspiration and how-tos for people who love her “haute homespun” look. Chanin...

Areader purchased a window from Pella in 2000 for a bedroom she and her husband were preparing for their baby. It was a triple casement window from Pella’s...

Q:I own several original movie posters from the Bedford Theater in Ohio that date from the 1930s. They each measure 14 by 22 inches. I would like to know...

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...

Homeowners and gardeners are itching to get back outdoors—but with so much to do, where do you begin? Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden prepared a checklist...

Calendar of events relating to homes and gardens Lewis Ginter Programs: Increase your gardening know-how with programs at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden,...

The decision to transform an abandoned auto-body shop into a home hinged on one critical element for Joan Gardiner and Kevin Mullis — seeing the...

Q:I own an old pair of electric lamps. They are cast metal, and unfortunately I painted them [silver]—they were white and pretty beat up. I bought...

Tools and materials: wine cork, candle and water-soluble fertilizer Directions: Plug pot’s drainage hole with a wine cork. (A standard cork will...

Board should take action on neighbor’s bathroom Q:I live in a condominium. Two years ago, while investigating the source of a leak from my upstairs...

Q:This is the time of year I get out my seeds and start my vegetable plants for spring. I use a good soil mix and keep them well watered over a heating...

How about going to a place where you can relax, enjoy some sun, and get a little exercise and gourmet food? A place even your kids could find interesting?...

Delegating tasks is a tough subject, particularly when trying to delegate non-work-related tasks. It’s hard to do, let alone do well; it’s...

Versatile naturals Despite its intriguing name, “Grow Your Own Drugs” doesn’t advocate anything illicit. Instead, James Wong’s...

Grace Harrison popped the plastic lid on a tabletop “greenhouse” about the size of a cookie sheet. Under the moisture-covered lid was a tray...

Rooms with panache and rooms filled with trash—this weekend’s Richmond Home & Garden Show covers all bases. Joining more than 300 exhibitors...

Q:We live on a shady cul-de-sac. During the recent snow, chemicals were put on our street to help with the ice. What’s going to happen to those chemicals...

Q:I would like to know more about my antique telephone that I believe is more than 100 years old. It is in good condition. I also have the box meant to...

Growing to eating Some books will teach you how to grow a vegetable garden. Some will tell you how to cook the fruit of the harvest. But it’s a rare...