Home and Garden
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Planters tend to see winter damage unless stored in a garageFeb 04, 2018 5:00 am - Q. Last year my favorite large container planter cracked over the winter. What can I do this year to keep the same thing from happening? A. The short answer is, of cour...
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Newest teaware is steeped in styleFeb 04, 2018 5:00 am - Tea lovers are inclined to brew a cuppa any time of year, but especially now, in the dead of winter. Time to put the kettle on and savor the warm, soothing flavor of ste...
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Kalanchoes bring colorful cheer to colder monthsFeb 04, 2018 5:00 am - Kalanchoes are small, bright colored flowering plants that are commercially propagated so their bloom coincides with the colder months. They have a wide range of flower ...
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Buying a home as an unmarried couple? Do these 3 thingsFeb 04, 2018 12:00 am - Love and marriage don't always go together, no matter what Sinatra says. If you're in a committed relationship but nuptials are on the back burner, just know your dream ...
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Humble moss proves a soothing and simple hit in the homeFeb 03, 2018 5:00 am - OSAKA, Japan — If you consider moss to be somewhat unspectacular and somber, you might have to change your mind. Moss is now displayed in glass jars or in the bonsai for...
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Things to know when signing a purchase contractFeb 03, 2018 5:00 am - Q. This is the first time we've bought a house, and our agent says when we find the right one, she'll draw up the contract and we'll sign it right there. My father alway...
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Why a textured ceiling shouldn't be covered with drywallFeb 02, 2018 5:00 am - Q. When we remodeled our home, we wanted to get rid of the "cottage cheese" ceilings, but we didn't want the mess of scraping them off. Instead, we covered the ceilings ...
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New real estate survey offers helpful insightsFeb 02, 2018 5:00 am - WASHINGTON — They are gnawing questions that many homebuyers inevitably ponder: What are my chances of getting the house I've fallen in love with at a price I can afford...
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Making the case for a more perfect pillowJan 31, 2018 6:00 am - If you dream of a better night's sleep, you're not alone. Researchers for the Sleep Cycle app found that Americans don't get eight hours of sleep (although they're close...
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Rapid rescoring can provide quick credit fixJan 30, 2018 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - Many mortgage applicants have never heard of "rapid rescoring" or CreditXpert score simulations - in part because some lenders choose not to educate them. T...