Home and Garden
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New app provides information for first-time homebuyers and owners
Mar 15, 2020 6:10 am - First-time homebuyers can find abundant information online, in books and articles and at seminars given by real estate agents, lenders, nonprofit organizations and gover...
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Yes, you can mix metal finishes in the kitchen — but there are some rulesMar 14, 2020 7:00 am - When Toby Young bought her one-bedroom apartment in New York's Gramercy Park neighborhood, she knew she would have very little money to renovate the kitchen. She planned...
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Don't be afraid to go big and bold when picking a rug for your homeMar 09, 2020 5:00 am - Whether you've just moved into a new home or want to improve your current space, interior designers often suggest an area rug to warm up a room or pull the space togethe...
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Egg cup does double dutyMar 08, 2020 7:01 am - Q: This is a photo of an antique milk glass double egg cup. It stands about 4 inches tall, has a basket weave pattern and is in mint condition. On the inside of the smal...
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Embrace downsizing as a chance to start a new lifeMar 08, 2020 7:00 am - Editor's note: Joseph Pubillones is taking some time off. This column originally published in 2015. Many empty-nesters, divorcees and widowers are dumbfounded at the ine...
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Over-application of ice melts can damage your spring yardMar 08, 2020 7:00 am - The season for using ice melts is winding down, and I have observed many cases of over applying them over the last month. Applying the right amount will reduce the negat...
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Bursts of blue are welcome, whatever the seasonMar 08, 2020 7:00 am - Classic Blue has been named the color of the year for 2020 by the Pantone Color Institute. Described as a shade reminiscent of the sky at dusk, Pantone believes this col...
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No, you don't need a 20% down payment to buy a home
Mar 08, 2020 6:18 am - Many Americans may be unnecessarily talking themselves out of homeownership. Thirty-seven percent of non-homeowners say not having enough saved for a down payment is hol...
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Master bedroom is not a bedroom without windowsMar 08, 2020 6:00 am - Q: I nearly closed escrow on the sale of my home, but the deal fell through over a minor problem reported by the buyers' home inspector. The house is old and has an adde...
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Learn more about preserving your harvest with Bloomingdale Garden Club March 17Mar 03, 2020 10:00 pm - The Bloomingdale Garden Club will welcome food blogger and cookbook author Emily Paster on Tuesday, March 17, at Cornerstone Faith Community Church, 118 First St. in Blo...