Restoring a car; revisiting a boyhood 2 hrs 23 mins ago - When Phil Schwaab recalls his first car, he needn’t page through old photo albums, shaking his head regretfully as he points to photos of moments he can’t retrieve, wishing he would have held onto a car that defined him in those early years. Unlike those in similar situations, all he needs to do is look as far as his own garage.
Home Trends: From the cradle to college - a bed for all ages 2 hrs 23 mins ago - We all don’t have the budget of Jennifer Lopez to keep up with the furnishing needs of a growing child so it’s nice to know that one of the smartest trends emerging for parents is the lifetime crib. This versatile furniture converts from an infant's crib to a bed and can follow your offspring from the nursery into young adult years, making it the only bed you may ever have to buy for your child.
Your Neighborhood: Albemarle Square in Historic Jonestown 2 hrs 23 mins ago - On a Friday afternoon, the streets of Albemarle Square in Historic Jonestown are mostly quiet. New brick town homes with boldly painted doors line freshly cemented sidewalks and paved streets. Potted flowers adorn some porches, and garages likely evoke jealousy from nearby Little Italy and Fells Point residents.
Ask Allegra: Keeping cool 2 hrs 23 mins ago - Hot? For the masses, staying cool means being in a space artificially chilled by a window air conditioner or central air system. But as some people are allergic to conditioned cool air and or the high cost of that energy use, natural ventilation is a consideration and smart option.
Activists: Mercury pollution from cement kilns unchecked 2 hrs 23 mins ago - Cement kilns in Maryland and across the country emit thousands of pounds of mercury into the air and remain unchecked by federal regulators, according to a new report from an environmental watchdog group.
Taking baby steps to energy independence 2 hrs 23 mins ago - With the federal government dragging its feet on energy policy, it’s up to the states and counties to lead the way in weaning us from our finite supply of fossil fuels.