Home and Garden
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Americans' credit behavior has changed since Great RecessionSep 28, 2018 6:00 am - WASHINGTON — 704! That's the new, record-high average FICO credit score among millions of Americans, and it's positive news for homebuyers, sellers, lenders and the econ...
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Three reasons why this is a favorable home marketSep 28, 2018 6:00 am - A young couple with a growing family needs more space than they can squeeze out of the home they bought six years ago. Seeking a larger, move-up home, they recently look...
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Creating a perfectly cozy place to readSep 26, 2018 11:00 pm - We decorate our homes in order to enjoy them. For book lovers, adding a cozy and well-lit space dedicated to reading can be the perfect finishing touch. Most homes, of c...
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Builders aim to please when it comes to luxury buyersSep 23, 2018 11:00 pm - What do luxury homebuyers want today? Are they going for over-the-top amenities or keeping it practical? Jeremy Lund, director of sales for Shodeen Homes, says its buyer...
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Japanese urn has earned a special placeSep 23, 2018 7:01 am - Q. My elderly sister gave me a hand-painted porcelain vase of hers before she passed on. It is about 11 inches tall and is decorated with pink roses and green leaves. At...
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Declutter areas guests can see, and where they can'tSep 23, 2018 7:00 am - Organization is an interior design's best friend. Not surprisingly, human perception is almost entirely visual, so why not make visuals the best they can be? To be sure,...
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It's time to order, plant tulip bulbsSep 23, 2018 7:00 am - Tulips are a colorful feast for the eyes after a long, dreary winter. Small species and botanical tulips are appetizers; the late-flowering varieties are dessert. Specie...
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Before moving houseplants in for the winter, inspect themSep 23, 2018 6:00 am - Q. How do I keep unwelcome guests out of my houseplants? A. Always check your plants for insects before bringing them into the house. Many natural predators exist outdo...
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Fall's a great time to plant trees and shrubsSep 23, 2018 6:00 am - Fall is a good time to plant trees and shrubs - the best time, in fact, for most of them. Whether purchased through the mail or locally, these plants are available in th...
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Deer like to rub antlers on certain tree trunksSep 23, 2018 6:00 am - It is time to protect the trunks of smooth-barked trees, such as young maples, from deer rubs. Deer rub their antlers on trees and will typically use the trunks of smoot...