Home and Garden
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Groundcovers are taking up residence in the modern gardenJun 12, 2016 7:00 am - In residential landscapes from Northern Virginia to Southern California, a type of groundcover is gaining in popularity while at the same time keeping a low profile. Gro...
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Decks and patios go high techJun 12, 2016 7:00 am - Stars dot an inky sky. Heat lamps flare as shrimp skewers and tortilla chips dot tables of people chatting. Songs by Drake and Demi Lovato thrum a rhythmic background a...
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Gradually move houseplants out into the sunJun 12, 2016 7:00 am - Gradually move houseplants outside to protected areas when temperatures begin staying above 50 degrees. Prevent any damage to the plants by gradually acclimating them to...
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Here are some of the top flowering climbersJun 12, 2016 4:01 am - Q. Please suggest some flowering vines to grow on my vintage trellis. A. Here are some of the most popular annual vines. All are easy to grow and beautiful. Morning glor...
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Cooper Hewitt's triennial design exhibit looks at 'Beauty'Jun 12, 2016 4:00 am - NEW YORK - Every three years, the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum offers visitors the chance to take a good, long look at the state of contemporary design. With...
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Creative ways to find extra counter spaceJun 12, 2016 1:01 am - Most of us who plan a kitchen remodel fantasize that the results will land us in the pages of Better Homes and Gardens. You've saved enough money to finally put in a bea...
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Why smart homes are still so dumb
Jun 11, 2016 7:18 am - Tony Faddell's recent decision to step down from the helm of Nest came as a surprise but not a big one. The problems specific to the smart appliance company - which is o...
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New research shows George Washington was trendier than we thoughtJun 11, 2016 7:00 am - The changes in a second-floor bedroom at Mount Vernon may not seem revolutionary to some, but to historians, they are profound. The room, formerly known as the Nelly Cus...
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Give a friend a mini-garden, the gift that keeps on growingJun 11, 2016 6:00 am - A summer garden is an instant source of gifts. A busy host will welcome the bowl of cherry tomatoes you bring for the table. A co-worker having a birthday would love a b...
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Some mortgage closing documents require less scrutinyJun 11, 2016 5:00 am - Editor's note: This is the second column in a four-part series that began last week and will continue weekly in HomesSaturday. Everyone who has ever closed a real estate...