Home and Garden
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How to tell when your garden veggies are ripe for harvesting
Aug 12, 2025 4:50 pm - Although it’s fairly evident when some edibles, like tomatoes, are ripe for the picking, that isn’t the case with every crop.
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Why you shouldn’t heat your home with a clothes dryerAug 12, 2025 11:14 am - Are dryer vent diverters sold in hardware stores and used to provide extra heat in a home illegal?
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It’s OK to keep planting in late summerAug 12, 2025 10:37 am - It’s OK to keep planting in late summer, but be sure to water new plants and those that are less established.
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Tips on streamlining your association’s board meetingsAug 06, 2025 3:15 pm - Association board meetings don’t have to be three hours long. However, we often hear from clients that each board meeting takes several hours. Here are some hints to streamline the meeting process.
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Home & garden calendar, Aug. 10-16Aug 05, 2025 6:01 pm - Upcoming events like garden tours, plant swaps, talks on trees, flowers, and more. Also info on native plant sales, museum exhibits, and open gardens.
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Is there a way to hang something heavy from the ceiling safely?
Aug 05, 2025 5:15 pm - I want to install a pull-up bar in my garage, which has drywall on the ceiling. How do I make sure the bar doesn’t come crashing down on me?
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Home stagers decorate a house in hours. Here are their tips for yours
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How to humanely deal with pests without using cruel traps or harmful chemicals
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These outdoor plants are toxic to household petsAug 05, 2025 4:11 pm - For those with dogs and cats that will spend time outdoors, it's best to be aware of these potentially toxic plants.
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Homeowner frustrated with builderAug 05, 2025 1:37 pm - We had a large custom home built by a contractor about three years ago. Since then, we've had three ongoing problems.