Home and Garden
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Gardening's dazzling deceptions found in catalogsNov 08, 2015 12:01 am - How much time have you spent over the years going through catalogs or the Internet looking for that plant or seed that you fell in love with and had to have? Winter is a...
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Talking small spaces with Shannon Claire SmithNov 08, 2015 12:00 am - Designer and blogger Shannon Claire Smith, who downsized from a three-bedroom house to a one-bedroom apartment, joined The Washington Post staff writer Jura Koncius rece...
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Board members must be unit ownersNov 07, 2015 12:00 am - Q. The board recently learned one of the board members of our condominium association is not a unit owner. This person is in the first year of a two-year term. Is this a...
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Vintage crocks were used to make wine in ElginNov 06, 2015 6:01 am - Q. What can you tell me about the two pottery crocks in the attached photo? Each is marked with the number "4", so I know they have a 4-gallon capacity. There are no man...
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A ballroom ghost and a squad of spiritsNov 06, 2015 12:00 am - Maybe you don't believe in ghosts or evil spirits. The folks mentioned in this column, though, definitely do. Q. Have you ever heard of a ghost called Resurrection Mary?...
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Buying new home without a home inspectionNov 06, 2015 12:00 am - Q: We recently bought a model home in a new subdivision. The builder is using it as an office and will be renting it from us for one more year, until most of the remaini...
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Appraisal 'adjustments' can cause troubleNov 06, 2015 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - Whether you're a homebuyer, seller or looking to refinance, you probably know the crucial importance of appraisals: They can limit the amount of mortgage mo...
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Time to step up your seasonal decorNov 04, 2015 10:00 pm - After warm summer breezes fleetingly say goodbye, fall enters the scene with all her beautiful harvests and sunburst colors. For many, it is an opportunity to look forwa...
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Paint colors can inspire DIY projectNov 04, 2015 10:00 pm - Inspiration can come from a can of paint. Take a look at the paint chips in a home improvement store and just read off the names for fun. Close your eyes and imagine wha...
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Once more -- tub or shower againNov 01, 2015 10:00 pm - Q. My husband and I own our home in a small village. We have just renovated our kitchen and now want to move on to do our master bath. At the time we built the home (200...