Home and Garden
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New gadgets take smart homes to the next levelJan 30, 2018 6:00 am - If you have ever wanted to experience zero gravity but can't afford a trip to the moon, the recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas may have a solution. A new bath...
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Growing citrus indoors pays offJan 30, 2018 6:00 am - When Heather Rhoades bought her first indoor orange tree nearly 20 years ago, she had to order it from a specialty online retailer. Now, it's not uncommon to find citrus...
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Chic barn doors also save spaceJan 30, 2018 6:00 am - Barn doors remain wildly popular. We see this type of door used in a wide variety of design styles, from minimalist to rustic, and for passage doors and closet doors. Fo...
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How to keep evergreens green in winterJan 30, 2018 6:00 am - Did you notice browned areas on your evergreens at the end of last winter? You may still be able to do something to prevent a repeat performance of this condition, winte...
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Kitchen and bath advice from a remodeling expertJan 30, 2018 6:00 am - Kerry Ann Rodriguez, director of project development at Case Architects & Remodelers, joined staff writer Jura Koncius on The Washington Post's Home Front online chat. H...
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The sources of window leakageJan 30, 2018 6:00 am - Q. Last winter, one of our windows leaked for the third year in a row. We tried caulking and even installed an awning over the window: all to no avail. Each time it rain...
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Taking a HECM reverse mortgage for a Llmited periodJan 30, 2018 5:00 am - Q. I am interested in your opinion of the following plan: Take a HECM reverse mortgage on my home, which is worth $1 million and will appreciate by 3.5 percent per year....
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How to understand a seed catalogJan 29, 2018 12:00 pm - We gardeners suffer from a bit of garden withdrawal in the winter. Seed catalogs help us dream of the season to come and keep our green thumbs busy highlighting must hav...
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How to pick the right houseplantJan 29, 2018 7:00 am - Q. What factors should I consider when selecting houseplants? A. It's easy to get carried away when seeing the lush, green indoor plant specimens on display at the garde...
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Searching for an architectural soul in Palm BeachJan 28, 2018 6:01 am - Many think that the architecture of Palm Beach is one that never changes - building in Palm Beach is no easy task. It is but for a fortunate few who can first and foremo...