Home and Garden
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'Grow lights' will help indoor herbsJan 22, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. I use lots of basil in my cooking and always grow several plants in my garden during the summer. At this time of the year I miss fresh basil and find the small pa...
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Smartphone applications can save a lot of diggingJan 22, 2010 10:00 pm - As smartphones keep getting faster, smaller and loaded with more features, there's something in it for gardeners: more than a hundred software programs, or applications....
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Bring early spring to your home with indoor gardeningJan 15, 2010 10:00 pm - Do images of flowering trellises laden with yellow, pink, green and purple blooms dance through your dreams? You may be ready for some warm springlike temperatures, but ...
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Winter's hottest new 'in' activity: bird feedingJan 15, 2010 10:00 pm - Bird feeding is in. More than 65 million Americans are doing it, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Bird feeding draws plenty of devotees and it's easy to ...
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How to pick reputable seed and bulb catalogsJan 15, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. I am interested in ordering seeds from a garden catalog. However, with so many catalogs, how do I know which catalogs are reputable? A. In the midst of winter'...
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Today's powder room: small space, but big designJan 15, 2010 10:00 pm - The powder room - it's one of the smallest rooms in the house, but also the room that typically sees the most traffic, especially when you're entertaining guests. So, is...
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Designers can also assure safety in your homeJan 15, 2010 10:00 pm - Take a look the next time you visit a gorgeous master bathroom. Wouldn't it be easier to get in and out of that large tub if there were a step or two? Wrong, says Adele...
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A new spin on decorating with sports memorabiliaJan 15, 2010 10:00 pm - The roar of the crowd, the thrill of a last-second victory - few things in life can evoke the excitement of a good sports competition. Passionately supporting the hometo...
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New garden superstars blend charm and practicalityJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - From hardy hybrids to stylish, smart gardens, spring 2010 promises exciting new plants and products for garden lovers everywhere. "People want easy plants and products t...
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Break out of your color comfort zone this winterJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - At first thought, winter might not conjure up words like spicy, bold or sunny. It should, though, at least when it comes to the inside of your home. While it might be gr...