Home and Garden
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Sabbath-mode appliances keep kitchen kosherDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - It used to be so simple. A refrigerator was just a machine to keep food cold. It didn't have fancy digital readers or buzzers to announce the second that food goes bad. ...
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How to have an outdoor display worth a gazeDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - A couple of years ago, in a weak moment, I vowed to never again host a holiday open house at my historic home. Getting ready for the tour, which was held during my busie...
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These books make great gifts for homeowners, gardenersDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - Almost every homeowner on your holiday gift list can use a book about home design or gardening. Even Kindle owners might want a pretty tome to toss on the coffee table o...
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Company takes the holiday hassle out of home decoratingDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - The holidays are obviously upon us as you drive up and down streets and see the pretty colored and white lights adorning houses and businesses alike, transforming dreary...
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Home and garden calendar: Sales, workshops and holiday showsDec 04, 2009 10:00 pm - Seminars, sales • Holiday open houses, The Growing Place, Dec. 4-5. Create hostess gift arrangements, lighted outdoor decorations, winter s'mores. The Growing Place, bot...
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Mix leaves into garden soil before springNov 27, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. Last fall I put several inches of mulched leaves on my garden to add nutrients to the soil. In the spring the layer of mulch kept the soil from drying and it was late...
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Proper poinsettia care will yield prettiest bloomsNov 27, 2009 10:00 pm - Poinsettias, an enduring holiday tradition, offer delightful choices for adding colorful cheer to homes during the holidays. With more than a hundred varieties available...
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Area communities offer up homes to get you in the holiday spiritNov 27, 2009 10:00 pm - Oh what fun it is to look at homes all decked out for the holidays. Get in the spirit and join the fun as several area house walks showcase homes in a variety of styles ...
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Learn how to create hostess gift arrangements, outdoor decorationsNov 20, 2009 10:00 pm - Seminars, sales • Holiday open houses, The Growing Place, Dec. 4-5. Create hostess gift arrangements, lighted outdoor decorations, winter s'mores. The Growing Place...
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Faux flames, wood wicks and soy wax are new kids on the candle blockNov 20, 2009 10:00 pm - Candles can crackle like a wood blaze, burn with eco-friendly soy wax or electrical energy and provide dollops of style for our homes. This is in addition to adding that...