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Have a damp, shady yard? Ditch the grass for cheap, eco-friendly moss.

By Karen Hugg
Oct 01, 2024 9:26 pm - While moss, with its brilliant color and plush texture, seems to fit naturally into the dreamy landscapes of fantasy novels, the ancient plant can also function as a cost-effective, low-maintenance alternative to an attention-demanding lawn.
How can I hang heavy art without damaging the wall?

By Jeanne Huber
Oct 01, 2024 9:11 pm - Hanging heavy artwork typically involves finding the wall studs to anchor the weight of the load. This can be done by tapping gently with a hammer or, perhaps more accurately, with a stud sensor.
Homeowner stuck with old wallpaper

By Barry Stone
Oct 01, 2024 8:27 pm - An 80-year-old homeowner faces a dilemma with wallpaper that’s lasted 24 years.
Home & garden calendar, Oct. 6-12

Oct 01, 2024 8:07 pm - Plant and bulb sales, garden club meetings and more.
Fall cleanup in the garden doesn’t mean what it used to

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Sep 28, 2024 9:00 am - Cleaning up the garden — or “putting the garden to bed” — has traditionally been a fall endeavor. In recent years, however, as information about the migrating or hibernating habits of birds, pollinators and other beneficial wildlife has seeped into the mainstream, many gardeners are postponing their big cleanups until spring. And that’s a good thing.
Privacy issues arise with release of contact information

By David M. Bendoff
Sep 25, 2024 9:41 pm - A board must maintain contact information for all owners, and in turn must make that information available to owners who request it for a purpose relating to the association. This can cause privacy concerns for owners, who may choose a workaround for protection.
Buying for the long haul: How to choose a resilient house

By Michele Lerner
Sep 25, 2024 3:30 am - After a hot stormy summer, homeowners are more aware than ever of the toll that extreme temperatures, high winds, torrential rain and power outages can have on their families and homes. While water issues can be hazardous and costly to repair, flying debris such as tree branches can damage roofs and windows. But there are steps buyers can take to evaluate risk before buying and that homeowners can take to mitigate risk before a storm.
How to make your home feel like a spa on a budget

By Erik J. Martin
Sep 25, 2024 2:39 am - Nothing can quite match the pampering, posh and contended experience you get when visiting a luxury spa. But the pros suggest recreating this feeling in the comforts of your own home isn’t as difficult as you would imagine with the right products, preparation and imagination.
Two plumbing problems

By Barry Stone
Sep 25, 2024 2:07 am - The main sewer line keeps getting clogged with roots and has to be cleaned out every three months. The line might need to be replaced, or possibly lined with a synthetic material, a new technique that’s cheaper than replacement.
Home and garden calendar, Sept. 29-Oct. 5

Sep 25, 2024 1:57 am - Garden clubs, fall planting parties, bulb sales and more.

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