Home and Garden
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Five kitchen trends that can backfireApr 16, 2017 6:00 am - There are many recent design trends that have vastly improved the functionality and efficiency of the modern kitchen. But while some of the trends succeed aesthetically,...
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Find a look you love in outdoor decorApr 16, 2017 6:00 am - For decades, "outdoor decorating" meant arranging a few nice chairs and a table near a barbecue grill, then adding an umbrella to block the summer sun. But as patios and...
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Here's how nervous homeowners can color their worldApr 16, 2017 6:00 am - Fear of color drove homeowners Kendall and Tiffany Coleman into a neutral safety zone. “All the colors in our house were white and light gray,” says Tiffany, a closet de...
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Why some designers genuinely love faux materialsApr 16, 2017 6:00 am - Lusting after exposed brick walls or a ceiling punctuated with rustic wood beams? Here's an idea: Fake it. Decorative architectural accents such as imitation stone count...
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Fireplace insert may not be installed properlyApr 16, 2017 6:00 am - Q. Two years ago, we installed a wood-burning insert in our brick fireplace. It has been an excellent heat source and was not a problem until we decided to sell our hous...
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White kitchen doesn't have to be plain vanillaApr 15, 2017 6:00 am - White kitchens seem to be everywhere these days. White cabinets and white counters continue to be the top choice of many homeowners, whether going for a classic, country...
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Owners must decide whether they want to prepay mortgageApr 15, 2017 6:00 am - Q. My husband and I are debating whether or not we should pay more toward our principal. We currently have an adjustable-rate, 10-year loan (it'll be eight more years be...
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Cash-out refinancings on the rise, just like in 2008Apr 14, 2017 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - They're either a valuable financial tool for homeowners or a harbinger of trouble on the horizon: Cash-out refinancings, which were wildly popular during th...
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Learn to promote and protect pollinators at May 22 programApr 11, 2017 11:00 pm - With publicity about declining honeybee and Monarch butterfly populations, more people are becoming interested in learning about and protecting our pollinators. Join th...
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Keep color scheme neutral in galley kitchensApr 09, 2017 6:01 am - Galley kitchens are common in many older homes. Houses built before World War II often had very simple layouts with in-kitchen dining at the end of a long narrow room. T...