Home and Garden
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Think of interest as rentSep 24, 2016 5:00 am - Q. I inherited some money when my grandmother died last winter, and as you wrote in a recent column, it could be a good investment to pay off the mortgage on my house. I...
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Black is back (but it never left)Sep 23, 2016 6:00 am - There's a reason the little black dress gets its spot in every woman's closet. Black is at once classic, fresh, modern and edgy. It can be whatever you want it to be, an...
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Tech investors offer cash for future home equitySep 23, 2016 5:00 am - WASHINGTON - With homeowners' equity soaring to near-record levels, financial technology entrepreneurs - backed by deep-pocket venture capital - are dreaming up sophisti...
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Wildwood man transforms yard to desertSep 22, 2016 6:00 am - Alex Rothacker's yard is easy to find — it's the one with no grass, tons of rocks and sand and a variety of cactuses. While on a trip in Arizona three years ago, Rothac...
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Batavia House Walk features homes decorated for the holidaysSep 20, 2016 11:00 pm - Batavia will be buzzing with excitement this weekend with visitors and residents alike in town for the popular Batavia MainStreet House Walk, set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. S...
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How much you need to make to buy a house in these major cities
Sep 18, 2016 7:14 am - Mortgage rates are still low, making it a seemingly great time to buy a home. But aspiring homebuyers still need to overcome one major obstacle before they lay eyes on t...
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Museum collections inspire design and decorSep 18, 2016 7:10 am - When you visit a museum exhibit, you might be so taken by an item - a striking textile, say, or a cool artwork - that you'd love to actually own it. Museums are feeling ...
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A collectible you can bank onSep 18, 2016 7:01 am - Q. I read one of your recent columns regarding the Tootsie Roll bank. I'm in a similar situation, and I'm hoping you can shine some light. Attached is a picture of a ban...
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Time to plant cool-season vegetablesSep 18, 2016 7:00 am - Cool-season lettuces, mesclun mixes and other greens that were planted in early spring may be planted again. If the weather is unusually hot, plant these greens in parti...
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Annuals add color to the fall landscapeSep 18, 2016 7:00 am - Cooler temperatures may signal the end of summer, but they don't have to mean the end of color in our landscapes. Unlike summer loving annuals, fall annuals relish coole...