Home and Garden
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Key-wind clock stands the test of timeJan 12, 2020 6:01 am - Q: This is a photo of an antique key-wind brass clock that has been in my family for several generations. It stands at about 10 inches tall, has beveled glass on all fou...
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Minimalism, and maximalism, sometimes in the same roomJan 12, 2020 6:00 am - Wow, 2020 is here. As a kid, I always thought that by now we'd all be living in pristine high-rises with flying-saucer cars and robot maids named Rosie, a la “The Jetson...
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Gardeners should tap into the magic offered by the winter skyJan 12, 2020 6:00 am - The sky has yet to fall, but if it did, most folks these days would wait for their smartphone alerts to inform them of the event. People don't often look at the sky anym...
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It's that '70s (and '80s) show in home decorJan 12, 2020 6:00 am - You've probably noticed it in clothing stores: racks and shelves full of high-waisted flares, rib-knit turtlenecks, acid green sweatshirts and disco ball metallics. It's...
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More homes were within buyers' budget in 2019, new study says
Jan 12, 2020 5:20 am - Affordability is a hot topic these days, with many would-be buyers feeling left out of the housing market because of high prices. As home prices have climbed in recent y...
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Homeowner has swamp under houseJan 12, 2020 5:00 am - Q: Every time it rains, the crawl space under my house becomes a swamp, with ponds and puddles everywhere. Several of my neighbors have the same problem, but I've crawle...
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Gardening trends for 2020? Think unconventional, sustainableJan 11, 2020 6:00 am - Gardeners in 2020 will veer from the beaten path, opting for unconventional varieties and eco-conscious surroundings, according to a plant trends study by horticulturali...
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These tips will make you a first-class bird-watcherJan 11, 2020 6:00 am - When attempting to attract birds to your garden, it is important to know what species are in your area, as well as their food preferences and feeding habits. For example...
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Samsung aims for smart-home market with speaker, AR glasses
Jan 11, 2020 5:19 am - Samsung Electronics kicked off 2020 with an array of gadgets from prototype augmented-reality glasses to a new smart speaker that the company hopes will kick-start a fre...
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The pros and cons of paper receipts vs. digital copiesJan 10, 2020 6:00 am - Like many soon-to-be empty-nesters, Vered DeLeeuw and her husband have been thinking about downsizing. Surveying her garage, DeLeeuw noticed boxes of documents, pay stub...