Recently added articles from The Topeka Capital-Journal:
A dream realized
Oct 31, 2009; ... By Lisa Sandmeyer Photographs by Ann Williamson THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Jeff and Gloria McKeever have called Elmhurst home for 26 years. "We've watched the neighborhood change a lot," Jeff McKeeversaid. When they moved in, many of the homes were rentals, and someof ...
USDA defines egg production methods
Oct 31, 2009; ... By Martha Stewart Question: I'd like to buy eggs that come from chickens raisedhumanely. Can you help decipher the marketing claims? Answer: Given the countless labels on egg cartons, buying a dozenisn't an easy task. It helps to know which terms are regulated bythe U.S ....
Leaves are a sight to behold this fall
Oct 31, 2009 ... Is anyone else enjoying the fall colors like I am? I am oohingand aahing while driving. The leaf colors are wonderful this year! Iam seeing trees with two and three colors on them. Autumn colors can be as spectacular as those in spring. But itwon't be long before the palette of ...
One great pumpkin
Oct 31, 2009 ... Story and photographs by Lisa Sandmeyer THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL With a 400-pound pumpkin to show for her first attempt atgardening, Deby Snodgrass will certainly be planting again nextyear. And the fruit of her labors has a prominent place in herHalloween decor as ...
Concrete panels add strength to home
Oct 31, 2009 ... Dear Jim: I want to build a house that is efficient and strong towithstand tornadoes. I prefer one made with concrete because theresource is so abundant? How good are foam block houses filled withconcrete? -- Paul P. Dear Paul: There are many new super-efficient house ...