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By ROBERT N. BREWER, JR. Compost happens. Using microorganisms to decompose organic matter into a nutrientrich soil amendment is a great way to reduce waste and put it to good use. It happens one way or another, in a passive or active process. In the passive mode, just pile up yard and kitchen waste and let it break down... More ... Building a compost bin A great fertilizer, enriching the soil By JANETH DUQUE Compost can act as a great fertilizer, enriching the soil with organic materials rather than making use of chemicals that can do more harm than good if used improperly. Composting is a great way to save money as well. Using compost requires that you thoroughly mix it into the soil, reducing compact... More ... A compost primer Great for your lawn By DEAN NOVOSAT Most gardeners and landscapers will agree almost unanimously that the single best thing you can do for your lawn is to add compost. Good, organic compost can remedy almost any problem you have with your soil. If you soil is too acidic, adding compost will help neutralize it and bring it back to a p... More ... Dollars and Sense Get a head start on your taxes BY DAVID UFFINGTON It's that time again. By the end of the month you should have all your W-2 and 1099 forms in hand and be ready to file your taxes. That's if you've been organized. If you're starting from scratch here's a method to make it easier. Take last year's return and write down on separate sheets all the ... More ... Senior News Line Outsmarting old man winter- taking precautions By MATILDA CHARLES January is the coldest month, with February not much warmer, no matter where we live. Cold weather can be dangerous for seniors, unless we take a few sensible precautions. Here are some ideas for surviving the cold. + Ask neighbors to shovel the walk and bring in your groceries. Bone fractures are... More ... Trivia Test BY FIFIRODRIGUEZ 1. WILD WEST: What was the name of Jesse James' brother and partner in crime? 2. ANATOMY: Where in the human body would you find the tympanic membrane? 3. MUSIC: Who had a hit album titled "Blood on the Tracks"? 4. LITERATURE: Who wrote the trilogy of novels called "U.S.A."? More ...
Stain, stain go away- getting wax out of your carpet By SAMANTHA MAZZOTTA Q: I have two questions. First, how do I clean red candle wax from a beige carpet? Second, how do I clean the wall paint from a hardwood floor? Thanks! -- Mimi S., Santa Fe, N.M. A: For your first question, grab a butter knife or small putty knife and carefully scrape away as much of the excess wa... More ... The Mountain Home Show makes improvements The Mountain Home Show is now planning its next event for April 28 and 29, 2007. The next show will have a new layout to provide many smaller spaces that cost less. This will make it easier for smaller businesses to participate in the show. This will make the show more interesting to the public, an... More ... Miller's Tales of Misbehavior By MATTHEW MILLER Man Attempts to Steal Many Razors A man stole $382 worth of razors from the drugstore, the "Clifton (N.J.) Journal" reports. Police found the man in someone's backyard with his razors and other items stolen from other drugstores, and they arrested him. More ... |
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