Home and Garden
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Google forgot to notify customers it put microphones in Nest security systems
Feb 20, 2019 12:00 am - The worst kind of microphone is a hidden microphone. Customers were caught off guard in early February when Google announced its home security system, Nest Secure, would...
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Teapot is as cute as the DickensFeb 17, 2019 6:01 am - Q. This is a picture of a pottery teapot that we have had for decades. It stands 6 inches tall, is over 7 inches from handle to spout and is in excellent condition. Mark...
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You may not own, but a rental can feel like homeFeb 17, 2019 6:00 am - In certain cities such as New York, Atlanta and West Palm Beach, Florida, after years of flight to the suburbs, an explosion of rental units have been built to accommoda...
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When managing feeders, think bird health and safetyFeb 17, 2019 6:00 am - Feeding birds in winter is one of the nation's most popular wildlife-watching activities, yet many ornithologists say it's often more rewarding for people than for birds...
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Take advantage of preparation timeFeb 17, 2019 5:00 am - Q. What are some ways that I can get ready for spring gardening now? A. We may be knee deep in winter but with seed and plant catalogs arriving in my mailbox, I start th...
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Enter the wide, wonderful world of winter snowdropsFeb 17, 2019 5:00 am - The exquisite beauty and variety of show-quality daffodils is evident to the casual observer, but the traits that distinguish one snowdrop from another are harder to und...
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Homeowner worried about shallow foundationFeb 17, 2019 5:00 am - Q. I'm worried about my house. Last week, I was told the foundation violates the building code because it doesn't extend deep enough into the ground. If the building dep...
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Stachys Hummelo is chosen Perennial Plant of the YearFeb 16, 2019 6:00 am - Every year since 1990, the Perennial Plant Association has chosen a perennial as its Perennial Plant of the Year. This perennial must grow in a wide range of hardiness z...
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Make sure your desires are written in contractFeb 16, 2019 5:00 am - Q. We want to stay here till school is out, and then we hope to move to a bigger house. Meanwhile, we're getting ready to put this house on the market. We had made a rea...
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Tips to get your home sold fasterFeb 16, 2019 5:00 am - You've got a home you're itching to sell in 2019. Problem is, so do a lot of other people, which can make it challenging to stand out in a crowded field — especially in ...