Lifestyle Stories from June 24, 2018 (Change date)
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Use color to brighten a kitchenJun 24, 2018 6:00 am - Interior design expert Elle H-Millard joined staff writer Jura Koncius last week on The Washington Post's Home Front online chat. Here is an edited excerpt. Q. I have a ...
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A backyard sound system livens up your outdoor spaceJun 28, 2018 6:26 am - Want to jazz up your outdoor living area and tune into extra comfort and entertainment? Implement an outdoor-rated sound system. “Music is one of the most overlooked fea...
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Summer lawns need proper care to grow deep rootsJun 27, 2018 7:06 am - Q. What are some tips for taking care of my lawn this summer? A. Resist the temptation to fertilize your lawn. Fertilizer is not necessarily the best thing. Adding nitr...
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What you need to make your outdoor area feel like a living roomJun 25, 2018 6:38 am - If you want to enjoy the great outdoors this summer, you don't need to travel beyond your own backyard. Simply bring all the comforts of the indoors to your patio, deck ...
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Swimming-pool landscaping with a minimum of debrisJun 27, 2018 7:06 am - Landscaping around an outdoor swimming pool requires no-muss, no-fuss plant selections. The pool can be a flowery focal point, but don't open it to litter from leaves an...
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How to prepare an emergency kit for an evacuationJun 26, 2018 6:23 am - Heather Kretzer, a health consultant for the Florida Department of Health in Panama City, lives near the water. But the most recent call for an evacuation in her area wa...
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Triumph Bobber Black is retro sleekJun 26, 2018 6:23 am - Triumph Motorcycles has made a corporate decision to stop making its large cruiser bikes, like the Thunderbird, Rocket III and America, in favor of expanding its "Modern...
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Friend asks for sympathy, receives a billJun 24, 2018 6:00 am - Q. Three of us ladies planned a trip to New York for two nights to see shows. We reserved a hotel room to share among us. Train and theater tickets were purchased ahead ...
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Attic fan removal prompts more questionsJun 24, 2018 6:00 am - Q. I have read your column for many years and have learned a lot about many different topics. I now find myself with a question I cannot get to the bottom of, so I am tu...
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Storage always needed in the urban kitchenJun 24, 2018 6:00 am - For city dwellers, adaptability comes in handy in the kitchen. Urban kitchens are typically tiny, presenting storage challenges. And for food storage, there's also the f...