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D.C. decor: She’s new to the House. An early test? Finding a home.

By Rachel Kurzius
Mar 26, 2025 1:17 am - Emily Randall, representative for Washington’s 6th District, recently moved to D.C. and found a one-and-a-half-bedroom apartment in Navy Yard. She’s decorating with bright colors and cheery patterns to create a welcoming space. Balancing her new role in Congress, Randall finds joy in "nesting" and making her apartment a cozy, inviting home.
Losing sleep over nuisance neighbor

By Barry Stone
Mar 25, 2025 11:49 pm - Longtime renters are being tormented by the loud music at all hours from a new neighbor. The quiet renters are losing sleep. The landlady hasn’t helped. How can an exhausted lessee get some help?
Cuttings prepped now will be ready for spring planting

By Tim Johnson
Mar 25, 2025 11:20 pm - If you kept a coleus as a houseplant over winter, you can still start cuttings for transplanting to the garden.
Soak up these luxurious bathroom features

Metro Creative Services
Mar 25, 2025 10:09 pm - When considering bathroom renovations, homeowners may want to include some unique features that can add style and function, not to mention some much-deserved luxury.
Home & garden calendar, March 30-April 5

Mar 25, 2025 9:41 pm - Garden club meetings, plant sales and more.
Closed session not allowed for officer selection

By Matthew Moodhe
Mar 20, 2025 4:22 pm - It’s a common misconception that a community association board can meet in closed session to determine the selection of president, secretary and treasurer. What should a board do if they’ve already done this?
How to grow houseplants without ever having to buy one

By Nicolás Rivero
Mar 18, 2025 10:48 pm - There’s a green — and cheap — way to expand your plant collection. You can get one for free if you have a friend, neighbor, relative or co-worker who has the plant you want and will give you a cutting. Here’s how to pull it off.
Tariffs on lumber and appliances set stage for higher costs on new homes and remodeling projects

By ALEX VEIGA and MAE ANDERSON
Mar 18, 2025 10:30 pm - Shopping for a new home? Ready to renovate your kitchen or install a new deck? You'll be paying more to do so.
What the bird flu outbreak means for backyard bird feeders

By CHRISTINA LARSON
Mar 18, 2025 10:15 pm - Backyard bird enthusiasts can keep their bird feeders up despite a bird flu outbreak sweeping the nation. But there are symptoms to look for and precautions to take, especially if you also have backyard chickens.
Are home inspectors really liable?

By Barry Stone
Mar 18, 2025 9:46 pm - A recent homebuyer with a complaint against a home inspector finds the cost of arbitration more than the home repair costs in question. So what liability should home inspectors have?

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