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Manufactured fire logs burn cleaner but cost more than wood

By James Dulley
Nov 21, 2024 3:21 pm - If you’re thinking of sitting in front of a cozy fire in the fireplace this season, you might want to consider fire log options. Burning real wood can release ash and smoke into your home, while manufactured options using coffee grounds or sawdust burn cleaner.
Make your holiday wreath pop with your personal touch

By Erik J. Martin
Nov 21, 2024 5:45 am - Holiday wreaths are often made of natural materials. It’s creative and impressive to make your own wreath, which may be less expensive and will be more meaningful than a commercially made product.
Aprons can evoke memories and spark inspiration for the holiday cook

By KIM COOK
Nov 20, 2024 4:27 pm - Aprons carry all kinds of associations. Professional cooks and contestants on TV cooking shows wear large, utilitarian ones: grill masters might have the goofy “BBQ Dad” variety. They go especially well with Thanksgiving and other holiday family meals, evoking memories and putting the focus on the cook.
Stick to your holiday budget this year

By Erik J. Martin
Nov 20, 2024 3:05 pm - Santa may not need to tighten his belt, but many Americans feel the need. But that’s OK, you can still celebrate the season in grand spirits even though you aim to cut costs.
Home & garden calendar Nov. 24-30

Nov 20, 2024 12:56 am - Fall gardening, holiday displays and more.
The ugly rule: Why every room needs something weird to make it pop

By Dina Cheney
Nov 20, 2024 12:37 am - Intriguing objects are like the character actors of the design world, adding novelty and meaning to a space. And by flouting conventional ideas of beauty, they prevent rooms from feeling too precious or stiff.
Natural materials make easy, beautiful holiday displays

By Tim Johnson
Nov 20, 2024 12:30 am - Now is a good time to prepare your garden for winter and set up seasonal displays.
How to make the bathroom the liveliest (looking) space in your home

By Dina Cheney
Nov 20, 2024 12:11 am - Despite their stuffy-sounding name, powder rooms are where designers tend to have the most fun — and so can you. This formal space offers a lower-stakes place to experiment with wild wallpaper or use a natural stone you couldn’t afford to install in an entire kitchen.
Serviceberry is a sadly underused native tree worth planting

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Nov 20, 2024 12:00 am - An early spring bloomer, the serviceberry is an important food source for bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Its summer berries sustain dozens of bird species and mammals (humans included). There are 20 species of the native serviceberry. Here are four favorites to consider for your yard.
House inspector banned by seller’s agents

By Barry Stone
Nov 19, 2024 11:38 pm - The seller’s agent is refusing to work with the buyer’s choice of home inspector. Is that legal?

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