Home and Garden
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Flowers give old Detroit house a spooky beautyNov 13, 2015 5:00 am - DETROIT — A timeworn house overlooking a Detroit freeway seemed to hike itself up on its aged studs and stand a bit straighter for a few days last month. It hadn't been ...
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Book offers tips for living in limited spaceNov 13, 2015 5:00 am - One of the biggest challenges to living in a tiny place is storage. Whenever I watch TV programs that feature popular, up-and-coming tiny houses on wheels I am struck b...
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Portraits capture heirlooms worth preservingNov 13, 2015 4:45 am - Through the centuries, plant-minded painters and photographers have explored the beauty of fragrant roses, exotic orchids and luscious fruit. In this lineup, the garden ...
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Fannie Mae offers added flexibility to borrowersNov 13, 2015 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - For thousands of people across the country who thought they'd never qualify for a mortgage to buy a home, next month could be a key turning point. On Dec. 1...
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Buyer mystified by stains in houseNov 13, 2015 12:00 am - Q. The home we are buying is about 10 years old and seems to be in good condition. However, there are unusual blackish stains on some of the walls and at some of the car...
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Inexpensive home warranties benefit sellers and buyers alikeNov 13, 2015 12:00 am - The cost of a home warranty is relatively small when compared with the protection it provides both parties in a sale. Q. We are getting ready to put our home up for sale...
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Arts and Crafts style taboret made circa 1900Nov 12, 2015 6:00 am - Q. Could you tell me something about the little table seen in this photo? It is at least 90 years old. There is a label on the bottom, but part of it is missing and it's...
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Prepare the ground under your steppingstones to prevent cracksNov 12, 2015 5:00 am - Install steppingstones in garden beds where you frequently need to walk. The stones come in a wide variety of materials, and choose a style that complements your house, ...
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Local company specializes in quick bathroom makeoversNov 12, 2015 5:00 am - It is not uncommon to purchase a home and get a bathroom that is a mishmash of colors: avocado green tub, yellow walls and white sinks. You can't imagine living with it,...
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Property taxes, home costs on the riseNov 10, 2015 6:00 am - Costs for renting or owning a home are increasing. Rents and costs of ownership are rising. For example, property taxes have increased $13 billion — or by nearly 3 perce...