Home and Garden
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How to find a contractor who won’t rip you off
Jul 09, 2024 9:45 pm - You’ve saved up for a home remodel and it’s time to hire a contractor. Here’s a guide on how to lessen the risk of your contractor running out on you before the job is done.
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The best souvenirs become home decor
Jul 09, 2024 9:21 pm - If you’re traveling this summer, here are some tips to scout out the best home decor souvenirs that will help you relive the trip for years to come.
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Association board president decides he is the only one to have a key to the officer where the financial records are stored. Is this right?Jul 03, 2024 7:42 pm - Q. There is an on-site office at our association where the association’s books and records are stored. Due to a history of misplaced records, the lock on the office d...
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Refreshing your home on a budgetJul 03, 2024 1:37 am - Most of us don’t have the budget for a complete reno every five years, but you can refresh your home’s look with a few simple and low-cost touchups.
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Look around for changes that require extra careJul 03, 2024 12:33 am - One of the most important parts of gardening is observing changes in your plants and knowing how to adjust care for them.
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Home and garden calendar, July 8-20Jul 02, 2024 11:52 pm - Garden walks, club meetings, classes and more.
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Your fridge isn’t built to last. Here’s why.
Jul 02, 2024 10:43 pm - Today’s refrigerators can do more than ever before ... but at what cost? Their lifespan has decreased from about 20 years to 10 years, if that.
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My house smells bad. How can I get rid of the odor?
Jul 02, 2024 10:26 pm - A house can gather odors from you “just living” in it, but that doesn’t mean you have to live with them. Instead of masking odors with air fresheners, it’s better to find the source, and eliminate it.
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Keep your kettle whistling all year round by growing your own tea plants
Jul 02, 2024 3:44 pm - If you’re a tea drinker, and a gardener, it’s time to merge the activities. Growing tea plants in the garden can provide enough leaves to keep your kettle whistling year-round.
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Getting rid of poison ivy is a serious matter. What you should and shouldn't do
Jul 02, 2024 3:27 pm - The ultimate Catch-22: Poison ivy causes painful itching and blistering, which also makes getting rid of it difficult. Find out how to eradicate it safely.