Home and Garden
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Porcelain figurine inspired by ancient fableJul 29, 2018 6:01 am - Q. This porcelain figurine of the princess and the frog was given to me years ago by an older friend. It stands about 8 inches tall and is in flawless condition. The pri...
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Bring some of those beautifully scented flowers insideJul 29, 2018 6:00 am - This is a good time to cut some of your outdoor flowers for indoor display. It is best to cut the flowers during a cool part of the day and to put them in water as quick...
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Fertilizing 101: It's not as complicated as you thinkJul 29, 2018 6:00 am - Every garden needs periodic fertilization. “Designer” fertilizers are available for some kinds of plants, and so are fertilizers that you're directed to apply at specifi...
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Designers look skyward for inspirationJul 29, 2018 6:00 am - Designer Lee Broom was vacationing at a friend's house in the Cotswolds, an idyllic bit of rural England. "I'm a city boy, brought up in the Midlands and living in Londo...
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Curbing HUD losses on HECM reverse mortgagesJul 28, 2018 7:00 am - The HECM reverse mortgage program has been bleeding red ink. Losses on transactions in which the loan balance at termination exceeds the net recoverable property value h...
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Appliances in rich colors and quartz countertops couldn't be hotterJul 28, 2018 6:00 am - Navy refrigerators. Open shelving. The farmhouse aesthetic. Today's kitchen trends are so appealing, it's hard to pick just a few for your renovation or mini makeover. (...
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Home-loan programs with no down paymentJul 28, 2018 6:00 am - Q. I'm interested in buying a house. We don't have the down payment, and I'm not a military veteran. Your attention to this matter will be appreciated. A. If one of you ...
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Heavy rains cause water to pool under houseJul 27, 2018 6:00 am - Q. Since the last rains, I've had swampy soil under my house, with ponds and puddles in several places. Many of my neighbors have the same problem, and some have had ser...
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Closing costs can bust a homebuyer's budgetJul 27, 2018 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - In the emotional rush that precedes buying a home - negotiating contract details and price, beating away rival bidders, searching for the best mortgage deal...
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Algonquin Garden Club awards scholarshipsJul 23, 2018 11:00 pm - The Algonquin Garden Club recently awarded two Diane Connelly Memorial Scholarships. The scholarships ($1,000 each) go to Hampshire resident Abigail De Dina, a Hampshir...