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DIY: Remove motor oil from concrete

By on March 13, 2017

1. Wipe up dripped oil with a towel or cloth. 2. Pour some paint thinner on the spot, making sure to saturate the oil spot fully. 3. Shake an absorbent material all over the saturated spot: cat litter, sand, baking

7 household uses for coconut oil

By on March 10, 2017

Coconut oil has many uses. It’s edible, so you can cook with it. Don’t think you’ve ever eaten it? Most movie theater chains pop their popcorn in coconut oil. You may have heard of its beauty boosting powers, too, as

DIY: Nightstand pet bed

By on March 2, 2017

Make a sleeping spot for your pet by re-purposing a nightstand or side table. The key is to open up a space at the bottom of the piece of furniture for your pet while retaining the top as a usable

DIY: Start seeds indoors

By on February 24, 2017

Late February is a great time to get a jump on gardening by starting seeds indoors. The seedlings will be ready to plant outdoors in 6 to 8 weeks, when the weather consistently is warmer. Seed starting kits are available,

ECU Baseball home opener is Friday

By on February 22, 2017

East Carolina University’s baseball team will play its first home game at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, against La Salle at Greenville’s Clark-LeClair Stadium. They also play La Salle at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, and 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb.

How does water get into your faucet?

By on February 16, 2017

You turn on a faucet and water comes out. It’s something you expect — and may even take for granted. But how does that happen? Is it magic? Or is it because of the hard work of lots of people?

Sam Pollard & Son earns award

By on February 14, 2017

Sam Pollard & Son recently received Epting Distributors’ Outstanding Dealer Award for 2016. It is the third consecutive year that the Greenville, N.C., heating and air conditioning company has received the annual award. A plaque signifying the honor was presented

DIY: Change your desktop wallpaper

By on February 5, 2017

Wallpaper isn’t just for walls — it’s also for your computer desktop and your cellphone’s start screen. The digital background image on your electronic device is called wallpaper because it serves the same purpose as traditional wallpaper. It decorates a

How to combat cold spots in your home

By on February 1, 2017

Do you have an area in your home that never seems to get warm in the winter? If you do, your home has a cold spot. A cold spot is a temperature inconsistency between one part of your home and

How to make a small batch of cupcakes

By on January 23, 2017

If you’re craving something sweet, a cupcake may be the answer. But 1 box of cake mix makes 24 cupcakes — and if you make two dozen, you’ll be compelled to eat two dozen, right? Why can’t you make a