If moving to the Adirondacks has done one thing, it’s helped me build a better relationship with The Sandman. We used to fight every night starting around 10 o’clock. He’d tap me on the shoulder, toss a little sand in my eyes and make me start yawning. And I’d wrestle with him (he’s ...

Chainsaws were once tools used only by professional lumberjacks. But today they’re widely used by farmers, landowners and homeowners, as well. And they sure are useful! In fact, it’s hard to think of a more efficient, time saving power tool. But a chainsaw in the hands of an inexperienced, ...

“Whatever you do, don’t move the shirt on the ironing board. The paint needs to dry.” These were my parting instructions to my husband as my daughter and I left for the weekend. Homecoming Week was starting, and outfits in varying stages of completion were strewn throughout the ...

The exhaustion displayed on the mechanic’s face when I said, “I did an Internet search,” led me to add quickly, “But I know I’m not a mechanic.” Relief showed on his face when he realized I may come armed with questions, but I would still let him do his job. I understand the ...