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  On these lovely July days I am enjoying hanging out the laundry so much. Here is a chore that fits well into what we were discussing last week. It seems almost incredible that anyone would hang all the laundry outside in this day and age! Is it a waste of time? Don’t we have a machine for this? The paradox is that if the keeper of the home, the wife, the… housewife (to use a word that I love for its shock value)… hasn’t scheduled every moment in a bid for efficiency*, what seems like a useless chore becomes...

Here are the restaurants and other food facilities that San Bernardino County health inspectors temporarily shut down because of imminent health hazards between July 7 and 14, 2022. Arby’s, 13140 Main St., Hesperia Closed: July 11 Grade: 95/A Reason: No hot water. The manager said they had been operating without hot water since July 9. Reopened: July 12 after the water heater was replaced. Camp Pollock kitchen at Hubert Eaton Scout Reservation (formerly Forest Lawn Scout Reservation), 29485 Hook Creek Road, Cedar Glen Closed: July 8 Grade: 87/B Reason: Rodent infestation, no hot water. The inspector noted “excessive rodent droppings...

If you want to add some texture and color to your front door, or your wall, then a DIY wreath might be exactly what you need. Wreaths don't have to have pinecones and a red and green color scheme. These projects feature flowers, wooden beads, and burlap for a variety of wreaths that will look amazing all summer long.Whether you're looking for a wood project to add to your space or you want to enhance the look of your home, these wreaths will add texture and color to your space without breaking the bank. A lot of the materials can...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SPY.com may receive an affiliate commission. Feeling safe and secure is one of our basic needs as a person. But there is nothing basic about the Lockly Elite Smart Lock that I recently installed, tested and reviewed. The Lockly Elite replaces the “dumb” deadbolt on your door and provides advanced security features to lock and unlock your door with your manually, with your phone or voice.  I removed my existing deadbolt and installed the Lockly smart lock on my front door. After a week with...

Wind spits spray in my face. Water slops against the sides of our small fishing boat as it shudders out of the harbor, into a dawn that billows fire above and below the horizon. Max, my two-year-old, is up front “helping” drive the boat. I met the skipper, Chris, just twelve hours ago. We are borrowing a dad, one who has lived at sea and might be able to open a door into this secretive ocean. Today there is one last chance for things to go right. There is nothing to do except trust in this generous stranger, give myself...