Home and Garden
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Spring's rosy glow is sophisticated and surprisingFeb 22, 2014 11:01 pm - This spring, pinks are popping up all over home decor - the softer versions soothing and nurturing, the bright ones bouncy and vivacious. Warm pink light can be flatteri...
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Interior design moved too far away from the natural worldFeb 22, 2014 4:45 am - In the world of interior decor, we Americans have always been a few years behind the French. I know this from experience; for years I have covered design shows both here...
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Seed catalogs have something for everyoneFeb 22, 2014 4:45 am - A song called “One-Ton Tomato” (a parody of “Guantanamera”), as aired by radio host Dr. Demento in 1980, has stuck mercilessly in my mind ever since, and I recall it eac...
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Spinning the color wheel with John GiddingFeb 21, 2014 11:01 pm - John Gidding, HGTV's "'Curb Appeal" host, was the guest last week on The Washington Post's Home Front online chat. Here is an edited excerpt: Q. I recently inherited my ...
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5 ways to keep your house from floodingFeb 18, 2014 12:00 am - The snow piles are shrinking and the puddles are growing. Now, with heavy rain forecast Thursday, flooding is a serious concern for suburban homeowners. Experts say a f...
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Should busy, stressed-out kids have to do chores?Feb 16, 2014 4:45 am - It's the dirty work of home life: dusting the shelves, mopping the floors and doing the laundry, load after load. Yet asking kids to help has gotten harder for some pare...
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Spruce up your home with spring's rosy glowFeb 13, 2014 4:45 am - This spring, pinks are popping up all over home decor — the softer versions soothing and nurturing, the bright ones bouncy and vivacious. Warm pink light can be flatter...
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New home? Tips for getting to know the gardenFeb 11, 2014 4:45 am - Americans are a restless bunch. They change locations with a frequency that would tire a migrating songbird. But there is more to moving day than unpacking boxes; there...
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Pet-owner challenge: Buying new furnitureFeb 11, 2014 4:45 am - NEW YORK — Sydney Masters’ dog Angus has white fur. But he loves to play and dig in the mud, so his paws are often brown. And that was a factor in Masters’ choice of sof...
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Ask a designer: Creating a multifaceted master bedroomFeb 09, 2014 4:45 am - We’re told a well-designed master bedroom should be an oasis of romantic calm. It’s also supposed to be the practical place where you store clothing and get a good night...