Home and Garden
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How to maintain your koi pond in winterJan 13, 2019 5:00 am - Q. We put in a garden pond this last fall. Do we need to do anything special for the fish in it during the winter? A. If you have Japanese koi, or other goldfish, a few ...
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10 home design trends to watch for in 2019Jan 13, 2019 5:00 am - While 2019 is just weeks old, home design experts already have some predictions for the new year. The home remodeling and design platform Houzz recently released its ann...
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Stools, banquettes and booths are the new kitchen 'chairs'Jan 13, 2019 5:00 am - The family gathering around a kitchen table with matching chairs may be a thing of the past - in contemporary kitchens, such iconic furniture is hard to find. "Most kitc...
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First-time homebuyers' biggest regrets
Jan 13, 2019 5:00 am - While most people are happy with the results of their first home purchase experience, a recent survey by Porch.com, a network that connects homeowners and home professio...
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Chicago among five cities where home buyers get the best deals
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How an annuity improves a retirement planJan 12, 2019 5:00 am - "Your article on annuities did not demonstrate that an annuity always improves a retirement plan." Well, Warren Buffett's retirement plan would not be improved by an ann...
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Payment in arrearsJan 12, 2019 5:00 am - Q. This past November, I made my normal mortgage payment. Then, in the middle of that month, we sold the house. And at the closing, I paid off the whole remaining loan. ...
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Self-rolling suitcases and roll-up TVs: CES 2019's craziest and coolest gadgets
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Home items are getting smarter and creepier, like it or not
Jan 12, 2019 5:00 am - NEW YORK - One day, finding an oven that just cooks food may be as tough as buying a TV that merely lets you change channels. Internet-connected “smarts” are creeping in...
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Broken pottery becomes more beautiful, preciousJan 11, 2019 5:00 am - If you search online for “kintsugi,” most of what you'll find in English is self-help advice that uses this Japanese craft as a jumping-off point. The idea of repairing ...