Home and Garden
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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...
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Parsley partners with beautiful black swallowtail caterpillarJul 22, 2018 11:00 pm - Q. Oh, my! What are those striped caterpillars doing on my parsley plant? A. Lucky you! Your parsley is playing host to the larval stage of one of our most beautiful an...
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How to maximize the size of your dahlia flowersJul 22, 2018 11:00 pm - If you want to maximize the size of your dahlia flowers, then keep the main stems free of side shoots, allowing only the terminal bud to develop, resulting in one flower...
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Collectors dive in for toy planeJul 22, 2018 11:00 pm - Q. This metal toy airplane belonged to my dad in the 1960s. It is in excellent condition. The wings are red, and the fuselage is blue. Both wings fold up. The rubber lan...
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Ladybug, where have you gone? Aphid fighters tend to roamJul 22, 2018 11:00 pm - To some casual observers, ladybugs (or lady beetles) are colorful symbols of good luck - harbingers of fortune and fame. Gardeners value them for their utility as raveno...
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A little maintenance keeps containers in tiptop shapeJul 22, 2018 6:00 am - We ask a lot from annuals planted in containers. They are often tucked too close together and may not be watered often enough for their liking or, because of all the rai...