hEnlarge your home but retain its character

hEnlarge your home
but retain its character

Old houses have a charm all their own.

But charm doesn’t always translate into livability.

Owners of old homes often find themselves having to add on to create a home suitable for modern living.

The National Trust for Historical Preservation seeks to help them in that effort with “New Rooms for Old Houses: Beautiful Additions for the Traditional Home.”

The book, written by architect Frank Shirley, guides readers on enlarging a home while maintaining its character.

It contains tips, architectural principles and insights, along with plenty of examples of successful additions.

“New Rooms for Old Houses” is published by the Taunton Press and sells for $40 in hardcover.

New detergent targets
microfiber clothes

There’s a dirty little secret about microfiber workout clothes: They don’t always smell so nice, even after you’ve washed them.

A new laundry detergent is formulated to target that problem.

Win High Performance Detergent uses oxidization to remove the bacteria and sweat that get trapped in the microfibers, causing the clothing to retain a musty odor.

The detergent also rejuvenates the fabric’s moisture-wicking properties, the manufacturer says.

Win can be used in both traditional and high-efficiency washing machines or for hand washing. It’s safe for all colors and fabrics.

The detergent is available at specialty sports retailers including Dick’s Sporting Goods, and it can also be ordered at www.windetergent.com. Suggested retail price is $6.99 for a 21-ounce bottle.