Home and Garden
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Larger houses on smaller lots lead to scaled-down plantsDec 17, 2017 5:00 am - Urbanization is transforming landscape design in many places: Larger houses and smaller lots are driving the development of scaled-down plants. Plant breeders are introd...
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Great books for a gardener to read in winterDec 17, 2017 5:00 am - Gardeners forced indoors by cold and snow rely on armchair gardening to get through winter. We study seed catalogs, draw garden plans and read books on our favorite subj...
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This week, the short answer is 'Consult a CPA'Dec 16, 2017 5:00 am - I try to hold the "see a lawyer" responses down to once a week, but this week's questions all can be answered simply as "consult a CPA." Q. My mother-in-law sold her hou...
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How to repaint a classic fiberglass midcentury chairDec 16, 2017 5:00 am - Q. I found a great midcentury table and pair of chairs at a rummage sale for $30. One chair has a stain. I would like to paint the table and chairs a glossy white. The l...
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Online medical scams can't provide formula for mortgage salesDec 16, 2017 5:00 am - Medical scams executed on the internet aim to convince respondents that a medical condition is best treated by a nonprescription remedy that only the scamster can provid...
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Nurseries worthy of a Bohemian lullabyDec 16, 2017 5:00 am - Traditional nursery decor tends to be a gently stirred mix of cute animals, soft hues and nicely matched furnishings. And there's much to be said for all that sweet sere...
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Homeowner worried about depth of foundationDec 15, 2017 5:00 am - Q. I'm worried about my house. Last week, I learned that the foundation violates the building code because it does not extend deep enough into the ground. If the buildin...
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Dreaming of a white (or pink) poinsettia?Dec 15, 2017 5:00 am - In the six weeks leading up to Christmas, one plant seems to come out of the woodwork to redefine the whole festive landscape. The red and green poinsettia is as timeles...
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Tips for selecting the perfect Christmas treeDec 15, 2017 5:00 am - When choosing a Christmas tree, select one with firm needles that don't drop off when the tree is raised up a few inches and dropped to the ground. Some needles dropping...
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Houses burn faster these days, so get out fastDec 14, 2017 6:00 am - If your house is on fire, how many minutes do you think you have to get out alive? If you're like 80 percent of Americans surveyed, you'll say five or 10 minutes. Wrong....