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IN THE GARDEN: Teacher searches for milkweed to feed hungry Monarch caterpillars Q I am a kindergarten teacher at Drew Central in Monticello, and each year I bring in my milkweed plants once I spot a caterpillar. In years past I have had a f... August 24, 2019

Loud start up of '82 Mercedes 240D could be caused by a number of ills DEAR CAR TALK: My 1982 Mercedes 240D starts up faithfully without coaxing ... but with such a roar and shake that people wonder what, exactly, is going on under... by Ray Magliozzi - August 24, 2019

Victorian era vase was set probably one of a pair DEAR HELAINE AND JOE: What can you tell me about this vase? It is 153/4 inches tall and 5 inches across the base. It appears to be made from several layers of g... by HELAINE FENDELMAN AND JOE ROSSON Tribune News Service - August 24, 2019

Michelle Gunter Moore for Personal Space Michelle Gunter Moore August 24, 2019

8-Cup ZeroWater pitcher and Gx Suspension Pillow 8-Cup ZeroWater by Cary Jenkins - August 24, 2019

Room dividers — and all their old-Hollywood charm — are back in style You don't have to binge-watch classic movies to know that when a starlet wanted to "slip into something more comfortable," she often stepped behind a decorative... by MICHELLE BRUNNER Special To The Washington Post - August 24, 2019

Rugs bring comfort year-round; toes can attest A warm, cozy rug can make a room look and feel more appealing on even the chilliest fall night. And the right rug can be a source of comfort year-round. by MELISSA RAYWORTH The Associated Press - August 24, 2019

Consider color, style and the neighbors when choosing a new roof Food, clothing and a roof over your head most would agree are basic needs. We're two out of three at our house. The soggy realization that our roof was kaput so... by Marni Jameson - August 24, 2019

Helpful Hints DEAR READERS: It's the end of August, and the heat is on. Heatstroke can develop in a dog when its body temperature reaches over 104 degrees, and it can damage ... by Heloise - August 24, 2019

Super Quiz: Geography 1. In which city is the headquarters of the United Nations? August 24, 2019

Horoscopes by Holiday Happy birthday. Though there are many trusted friends in this year's picture, as well as a benefactor, the most important one to listen to is the quiet voice of... by Holiday Mathis - August 24, 2019

PHOTOS: Mind your vines so they don’t smother your garden ... and the forest Gardeners sometimes decide that a fast-growing plant is just the thing for their yard. They would like a vine to cover a trellis or a vining groundcover to cove... by JANET B. CARSON Special to the Democrat-Gazette - August 17, 2019

IN THE GARDEN: Virus on more than one stem spells doom for roses DEAR JANET: Do I have to destroy my "New Dawn" and "Improved Blaze" climbing roses because they show signs of rose rosette virus? by Janet B. Carson Special to the Democrat-Gazette - August 17, 2019

PERSONAL SPACE: Mark Taylor shows off his tennis robot room Mark Taylor has a tennis robot room. by Rachel O'Neal - August 17, 2019

TOOLS AND TOYS: A subscription gift box and a comforter set We look at a subscription box with eco-conscious products, and a comforter set decorated in birds and cherry blossoms. by Cary Jenkins - August 17, 2019