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  By Maureen Gilmer Updated Feb 8, 2013 3:33 PM Romans were major gardeners in a time when most cultures were still hunting and gathering. But when the Roman Empire declined, much of Rome's agricultural development vanished. All that remained of it were ruins of villas in formerly conquered lands. The...

• Clean faucet finishes with care Posted Feb 10, 2013 5:02 AM

  Q. I'm trying to get the corrosion off my older bathtub mixing valve and sink faucet. I have tried using strong cleaners, without success. Also, some spots on the handles appear to have a gold color coming through the chrome plating.

• When burning wood, be aware of insect trouble Posted Feb 10, 2013 1:00 AM

  It is best to keep any logs that you saved for burning in the fireplace outside until you are ready to burn them as insects can come in with the firewood. Never treat firewood with insecticides. Also, do not transport any ash wood outside of the emerald...

• Silver demitasse spoons stir up different valuations Posted Feb 9, 2013 5:51 AM

  Q. These pictures are of demitasse spoons that have been passed down in my family. A set of five spoons is heavily engraved with a floral pattern and belonged to my great-grandmother, who was married in 1867.

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