Home and Garden
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Can't sleep? You probably need to make these changesAug 18, 2019 7:00 am - Brain research has shown how relevant sleep is to health, so it's more important than ever to get a good night's sleep. In the bedroom, that means not just decorating in...
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Centerpieces, themes dress up an everyday tableAug 18, 2019 7:00 am - Setting a table should be a fun endeavor for the host, and it should reveal a zest for entertaining. Dinner parties — no matter if it's an intimate dinner for two or an ...
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Expert tips for updating your front doorAug 18, 2019 7:00 am - How great would it be if you could just pop out your old front door, Lego-style, and replace it with a new one? In one bold move, you could change the look of your house...
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Your turf lawn may need some summer helpAug 18, 2019 7:00 am - From mid-August through mid-September, add seed to bare spots in your lawn. Choose a seed mix that is appropriate for the amount of sun at your site. Grass grown from a ...
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Porcelain vase was made around 1900 in FranceAug 18, 2019 6:01 am - Q. I have enclosed a photo of a porcelain vase that I've had for years. It stands about 7 inches tall and is 6 inches in diameter. It is decorated with hand-painted, bei...
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Take precautions to ensure healthy tomato plantsAug 18, 2019 6:00 am - Q. Are there any tips and tricks for growing tomatoes? I noticed some disease this year and am wondering if I did anything wrong. A. We had a late spring, which seems to...
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Deadlocked over deadboltsAug 18, 2019 6:00 am - Q. The people who are buying my house hired a home inspector, and one of his recommendations strikes me as unreasonable. I have double-cylinder deadbolts on my front and...
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Textiles evolve to meet demand for sustainable materialsAug 17, 2019 6:00 am - Whether it's how they're made or what they're made of, textiles are evolving to meet consumer demand for sustainability. “There's a real push for sustainability now, and...
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Hard to fool assessor with artificially low home sale priceAug 17, 2019 6:00 am - Q. I have a house for sale for $260,000, and I received a $220,000 offer for the house and a $40,000 offer for "fixtures." My assessment is $229,000. The buyer wants to ...
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Planning a renovation? How to get your home readyAug 16, 2019 6:00 am - Prepping your home for a major renovation means more than just draping old sheets over the furniture. Your goal should be to keep the contents of each room intact when t...