POWHATAN — There evidently were 19th-century graffiti artists, to judge from a sign on a wall inside the former Lawrence County Courthouse, whose cornerstone w…
HELENA-WEST HELENA — History celebrates the voting that took place 100 years ago when women across America could take part in general elections for the first t…
WHITE HALL — After the death of her father, Sharon Price created her first barn quilt in 2016 as a birthday gift for her mother. Now Price is Jefferson County …
The front of our house needs perking up — it looks sort of old, tired and boring. What kinds of things could I do without spending too much? What you want to d…
I’m about to have a lawn and garden to tend so I need to buy some equipment. Which kind works best — gas or electric? Popular Mechanics magazine came up with a…
EnviroSand What’s to love: It’s sand modified so that it stays in place, kills weeds when used in cobblestone, paver or brick walkways, patios or driveways.
Umbra Bird Cafe What’s to love: This feeder looks like an ultra-modern house.
My wife and I are about to begin planning some major remodeling, including an add-on to our kitchen area. We want to use products that are healthy and environm…
Kalamazoo Hybrid Fire Grill What’s to love: Can cook with wood, charcoal and gas — at the same time.
UpRoot Weed and Root Remover What’s to love: Weeding without having to kneel, bend over or use herbicides.
My fiance and I are in our 40s and are in the process of selling our houses to find a somewhat bigger place for the two of us. We’re both fully outfitted with …
Come the middle of summer, my lawnmower gets harder to start and seems wheezy compared with when I begin mowing in spring. I do give it an annual tune-up then …
Sea Squirts Life Jacket What’s to love: Designed for safety and fun, but also fits children comfortably.
We live in a house built in the 1920s. While our windows look to be in good shape, we’re wondering if our house would be more energy efficient if we replaced t…
Masters Chair What’s to love: The Masters is inspired by silhouettes of chairs by mid-century masters Eero Saarinen, Charles and Ray Eames and Arne Jacobsen — …
I just got my first car. It’s a used one, but I want it to look its very best — maybe because I’m a girl. I won’t be able to afford having the car washed and c…
Polder Style Station What’s to love: Helps reduce clutter in the home’s hair styling “station.” What’s it do: The device holds hair dryer, curling and straight…
I am planning to build a wood privacy fence, and some friends have made me really nervous about digging the holes. Can you dig up any tips or instructions that…
Craftsman Turn Tight Mower What’s to love: The Turn Tight feature means a turning radius of just 8 inches — the tightest in the mower’s class.
Duck Tape Sheets What’s to love: These Duck Tape brand adhesive sheets simplify and expand the number of possible craft and other projects.
Whenever I try to call a company about a problem with a product or service — or even to get information — I seem to get a run-around. Sometimes, it seems to be…
I’m about to start a major (for me) painting project with color changes for several rooms. Any advice on how to keep things organized or save time would be app…
SwissTool X by Victorinox What’s to love: It’s handier and dandier than your average Swiss Army knife or tool.
Our door locks are pretty old and we’re thinking about replacing them and would appreciate some ideas on how to choose them. I’m sure they’re making them bette…
Power Rake by Arnold What’s to love: It’s a mower blade that de-thatches, rakes and scalps.
Our gas grill is a few years old and starting to look pretty grubby, what with some areas of rubbedoff paint. It seems to work fine, though, but it occurred to…
Weyerhaeuser Lyptus Hardwood Flooring What’s to love: Was No. 1 choice among select hardwood species in 2010 study.
Dozens of golfers will be out on the course Monday at the Country Club of Arkansas in Maumelle. It’s got to beat a Monday at work or picking up the kids for af…
We are in the process of changing out incandescent bulbs for CFL and LED ones, but also want to be able to use a dimmer on certain ones, especially a chandelie…
We’ve all driven or walked by Little Rock homes with gardens that delight the eye. I can think of one in the Hillcrest neighborhood that I pass regularly, whos…
We were able to find some family photos after our house was damaged during recent storms, but they are still wet and stuck together. Is there any way to save t…
SimpliciKey What’s to love: It’s a keyless electronic door lock — with two keys, two remote controls and one keypad. What’s it do: There’s one lock and three w…
Artala Can by Umbra What’s to love: It’s classy looking for a trash can.
We are planning to install a patio this year and would appreciate any advice or suggestions. Patios are a wonderful way to add space, whether it’s for entertai…
Easy2Pick Luggage Finder What’s to love: Many suitcases and other bags look alike, but this makes it easy to find yours.
I’m just getting started after college, found a decent job (hallelujah !) and am renting a place. I’d like to dress it up a bit with something on the walls — m…
Fiskars X-Series Axes What’s to love: Chops better, handles better than previous designs.
We are going to remodel a bathroom. It’s not terribly big. One main goal is to add storage space for the towels, hair care stuff, makeup, prescriptions, etc. (…
Bell Automotive Steering Wheel Cover What’s to love: It sends you on a time trip.
We are planning to remodel our kitchen and would appreciate learning the differences between face frame cabinets and frameless ones.
Spring Tones from Atlas What’s to love: Floral inspired pinks are all the rage this year. Pantone, the world-renowned authority on color, said so.
Weber Summit Grill Center What’s to love: The features, including the serving area.
The grout on our bathtub/shower walls is starting to show signs of wear, and may be about to start crumbling — even though we redid it maybe four years ago. Wi…
With the cost of gasoline way up there, please give us some ideas on how to use less. Some of us may need some reminding, but things we might not have thought …
Hy-Lite Operable Privacy Windows What’s it do: They’re acrylic block privacy windows that open and close.
Worm Power What’s to love: It’s odorless. It improves soil fertility and plant performance.
What can you tell us about whether energy-efficient appliances are really worth the extra money? Our refrigerator, stove and especially dishwasher — all new wh…
Soss UltraLatch What’s to love: It’s an alternative to a doorknob or latch that’s easier to open.
We’re going to have to replace an ancient water heater soon and would like to learn the latest information on them. We’re most interested in tank-style heaters…
I have an older car that I’ve kept in pretty good condition, but it’s reaching an age where fixing it with used auto parts might be a better bet than buying ne…
