Home and Garden
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Questions about asbestos and moldNov 25, 2025 1:11 pm - We just purchased a 1920s colonial style home and are now renovating it. In the basement, we removed the carpet and discovered tiles that we fear may contain asbestos.
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The art of toasting: Unique drink station ideas for holiday partiesNov 20, 2025 3:03 pm - No holiday party would be complete without the appropriate beverages for all party-goers. One festive way to accomplish this is to create an assigned area for libations, otherwise known as a drink station. This area could be a major focal point for guests, so it’s smart to carefully plan your beverages and how they will be served.
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Create and display an attention-getting holiday centerpiece for your tableNov 20, 2025 3:02 pm - The focal point of your holiday table should be an appealing centerpiece that reflects your good taste as a host, chef and decorator. So give careful thought to this important visual anchor, the experts agree.
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Table settings that wow: Elegant ideas for holiday dinnersNov 20, 2025 3:02 pm - Create a beautiful holiday feast by properly setting your table. Simple, thoughtful details make your meal look great, show your style and create a memorable vibe.
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Indoor holiday lighting tips and creative ideasNov 20, 2025 3:02 pm - With trees and wreaths to be decorated and strung with lights, its obvious that lighting will play a big part in your holiday decor. But don’t think it stops at the tree. Wrapping or draping string or icicle lights on mantels and shelves will set the mood for a calm enjoyable holiday season.
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Creating a festive charcuterie board: Ideas for holiday colors and flavorsNov 20, 2025 3:01 pm - Holiday charcuterie boards make entertaining easy. With a mix of meats, cheeses, and festive treats, you can create a delicious, eye-catching spread your guests will remember long after the party.
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Food and drink pairings for holiday parties: From appetizers to after-dinner drinksNov 20, 2025 3:01 pm - Unlock next-level holiday hosting with expert food-and-drink pairings. Chef Ryan Rondeno reveals how intentional flavor matching transforms your menu, sharpens every bite and sip, and delivers a standout seasonal feast.
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Compass and Zillow take private-listing feud to New York courtroom
Nov 19, 2025 6:20 pm - Two heavyweights in the US residential real estate market, Compass Inc. and Zillow Inc., face off in a New York courtroom this week in a legal battle that could reshape the future of how homes are marketed and sold in the country.
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Daily tasks to keep your kitchen cleanNov 19, 2025 5:00 am - Kitchens require frequent cleaning. A handful of daily cleaning tasks can help keep people safe and healthy.
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Why window units could be a better way to heat apartments
Nov 18, 2025 5:43 pm - Compact heat pumps that slot into windows could be a planet-friendly way to efficiently heat and cool apartment buildings without breaking the bank, experts say.