Archive for 'Home & Style'

Has preservation impeded progress?

Has preservation impeded progress?

When Bradley King tore down the aged chain-link fence in front of his Earl Street row house last spring, he thought he was removing blight, but city staff saw King’s action as destroying a piece of [...]

Pet Matters: Digging a hole for retractable leashes

The retractable leash is the bane of my existence. [...]

Medical acupuncture: a valid healing art

Acupuncture is among the oldest healing practices in the world, but is far from obsolete. [...]

Blurring the line between the dog’s dinner and my own

 I recently upgraded my dogs canned food to a holistic, organic brand. My finicky Titan and I were impressed when simply opening the can made us both salivate. [...]

Slimming down your fat cat or round hound

About 40 percent of household pets are overweight and half of those are considered obese, according to The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. According to me, its a disgrace!
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MSNBC correspondent stresses good nutrition for young children

MSNBC correspondent stresses good nutrition for young children

Childhood obesity starts in infancy and it's up to parents to instill nutritious habits early on that's the message Norah O'Donnell delivered at INOVA Alexandria Hospital's Women's Health Expo Saturday. [...]

Wooden kitchen countertops coming back

Don't knock wood as a durable and functional kitchen countertop option. While wood might seem problematic in terms of water and stain resistance, it has a long tradition of being used as a countertop in Europe [...]

Home of the Week: An Old Town steal

Renters can revel in the elegant atmosphere of a 190-year-old Old Town federalist-style townhouse at a fraction of its projected price tag. [...]

Long Live You: For Vitamin D, supplements beat solar power

Introducing Long Live You, a new monthly column on health and well-being. Look for it monthly in the Alexandria Times.



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Home of the week: What makes a condo worth $1 million?

Home of the week: What makes a condo worth $1 million?

The very word penthouse makes people dream of living in glamour and luxury. This fourth-floor Prescott unit can make the dream come true. Thats why its priced above the $1 million mark, which could also purchase [...]