Home and Garden
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Finish cutting back perennials in early April for garden successApr 04, 2015 1:00 am - Finish cutting back perennials and cleaning up garden debris early in April. Try to avoid working in beds where the soil is wet. It is best to cut back perennials before...
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For sale by ownerApr 04, 2015 12:00 am - Q. We are going to sell our house without using a broker. We are not in any hurry, but our family is growing and we could use a bigger house. My husband likes the idea o...
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Formal notice and a quorum of members needed for voting to take placeApr 04, 2015 12:00 am - Q. Our association holds town hall meetings from time to time with unit owners. These are gatherings that permit the board to chat with owners and bring them up to date ...
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Betting on the future value of your homeApr 03, 2015 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - So you've watched your home equity holdings grow steadily since the end of the recession and now you want to tap into that wealth to fund a remodeling, coll...
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Lenders take varying approaches to down-payment help from relativesApr 03, 2015 12:00 am - Q. My parents have promised to help us with the down payment on our first home, which we hope to purchase within a few months. How do lenders treat loans or gifts that b...
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Frustrated home inspector has findings questionedApr 03, 2015 12:00 am - Q. As a home inspector for more than eight years, I have had some frustrating experiences with agents and sellers who disagree with my findings. For example, a roof trus...
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Reaping the physical and psychological benefits of gardeningApr 02, 2015 11:00 pm - Picture this: You're on your smartphone, checking the weather. An "icy mix" is coming your way. Great. An incoming text interrupts your weather search. School is cancel...
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1920s dining set is CosmopolitanApr 02, 2015 6:01 am - Q. This is a picture of a dining table and matching buffet that came down through my paternal grandmother, who was born in 1902. There is a label stating that it was man...
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Early bulbs should start popping up soonApr 02, 2015 6:00 am - Some things to look for in your garden and lawn this spring: During unseasonably warm periods, early bulbs might sprout prematurely, especially those planted with a sout...
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Start preparing your houseplants for springApr 02, 2015 6:00 am - As houseplants begin their new growth, you should prune them and start fertilizing them. Cut off any spent flowers or dead leaves or branches and any yellowing leaves. R...