Home and Garden
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Black walls make a quiet comebackJan 04, 2019 5:00 am - There was a time when black walls were mostly the purview of goth teens and indie movie theaters. But the color has been quietly cultivating a broader following among de...
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Drainage cloth is important part of French drainJan 04, 2019 5:00 am - Q. When I bought my house, the home inspector advised installing a "French drain" to prevent flooding in the basement. He described how this should be done, but the part...
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Extension educator offers tips on keeping herbs all winterJan 03, 2019 10:00 pm - While winter can give gardeners a nice break from their usual garden maintenance, they undoubtedly miss the ability to harvest and enjoy the fresh garden bounty. "Grow ...
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College of DuPage horticulture alumna selected as 2019 Rose Parade float judgeJan 01, 2019 10:00 pm - Kimberly Oldis developed her floral design skills at College of DuPage, launching a career that would lead her to serve as a judge in the 130th Rose Parade in Pasadena, ...
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'Hummelo' is named Perennial Plant of the YearJan 01, 2019 12:00 am - The Perennial Plant Association has selected Stachys “Hummelo”as the 2019 Perennial Plant of the Year. Sometimes called betony, this well-behaved perennial offers a neat...
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Christmas stand holds many memoriesDec 30, 2018 6:01 am - Q. This is a picture of a metal Christmas tree stand. It was given to my grandmother by an elderly friend in the 1960s. It is in excellent condition, the top rotates and...
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After removing decorations, prepare your tree for the birdsDec 30, 2018 5:00 am - After Christmas, your live cut tree can be moved outside and be redecorated for the birds. Anchor the tree in a bucket full of damp sand. Add strings of popcorn and cran...
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Emotional comfort is on trend for home decor in 2019Dec 30, 2018 5:00 am - What trends will dominate home decorating in 2019? When we asked interior designers about the colors, fabrics and styles likely to be popular next year, one message came...
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Rock salt can damage your lawn, flower bedsDec 30, 2018 5:00 am - Q. How damaging to plants and lawns is sodium chloride that is used to melt ice on walkways? A. Sodium chloride, or rock salt, is the most commonly used de-icing product...
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Refresh a guest room for the holidaysDec 29, 2018 5:00 am - Jessica Ann McCarthy, creative director of the digital design firm Decorist, joined staff writer Jura Koncius on The Washington Post's Home Front online chat and offered...