Home and Garden
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Home & garden calendar, April 6-12Apr 02, 2025 1:03 am - Pressed flowers, dahlias, dragonflies, plant sales and more.
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Roof inspection in the rainApr 02, 2025 12:28 am - Because of rainy conditions at inspection, a flat roof was “inspected” from the ground with binoculars. After closing was discovered to have a leak. Who is responsible?
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Unit-to-unit water damage presents tangled insurance webMar 27, 2025 12:29 am - Water damage in condos can be complicated, especially when leaks occur between units. The association insurance may cover some damage while other damage may be left to the unit owners to sort out with their insurance companies. Because of the complexities involved, an association board should consult its legal counsel when such damage occurs.
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Your washing machine can clean a lot more than clothes
Mar 26, 2025 2:17 am - Washing machines are deep-cleaning powerhouses that can be used for so much more than just those weekly loads of clothes, sheets and towels.
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One way to stand out on Zillow: A full-home Lego replica
Mar 26, 2025 2:16 am - A real estate listing in D.C.'s Capitol Hill features a unique twist: a Lego replica of the $1.2 million townhouse. Created by the homeowner, this detailed Lego version captures everything from the stone path to the walk-in closet.
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D.C. decor: She’s new to the House. An early test? Finding a home.
Mar 26, 2025 1:17 am - Emily Randall, representative for Washington’s 6th District, recently moved to D.C. and found a one-and-a-half-bedroom apartment in Navy Yard. She’s decorating with bright colors and cheery patterns to create a welcoming space. Balancing her new role in Congress, Randall finds joy in "nesting" and making her apartment a cozy, inviting home.
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Losing sleep over nuisance neighborMar 25, 2025 11:49 pm - Longtime renters are being tormented by the loud music at all hours from a new neighbor. The quiet renters are losing sleep. The landlady hasn’t helped. How can an exhausted lessee get some help?
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Cuttings prepped now will be ready for spring plantingMar 25, 2025 11:20 pm - If you kept a coleus as a houseplant over winter, you can still start cuttings for transplanting to the garden.
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Soak up these luxurious bathroom featuresMar 25, 2025 10:09 pm - When considering bathroom renovations, homeowners may want to include some unique features that can add style and function, not to mention some much-deserved luxury.
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Home & garden calendar, March 30-April 5Mar 25, 2025 9:41 pm - Garden club meetings, plant sales and more.