Home and Garden
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It's time to order, plant tulip bulbsSep 23, 2018 7:00 am - Tulips are a colorful feast for the eyes after a long, dreary winter. Small species and botanical tulips are appetizers; the late-flowering varieties are dessert. Specie...
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Before moving houseplants in for the winter, inspect themSep 23, 2018 6:00 am - Q. How do I keep unwelcome guests out of my houseplants? A. Always check your plants for insects before bringing them into the house. Many natural predators exist outdo...
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Fall's a great time to plant trees and shrubsSep 23, 2018 6:00 am - Fall is a good time to plant trees and shrubs - the best time, in fact, for most of them. Whether purchased through the mail or locally, these plants are available in th...
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Deer like to rub antlers on certain tree trunksSep 23, 2018 6:00 am - It is time to protect the trunks of smooth-barked trees, such as young maples, from deer rubs. Deer rub their antlers on trees and will typically use the trunks of smoot...
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Goo-gle ga ga: Parenting in the age of AlexaSep 22, 2018 6:00 am - Hey parents: What if there was a machine that could respond to your kids' every command, never tiring, even if they ask it to tell jokes for two hours or answer all thei...
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Nine expenses to pack in your moving budgetSep 22, 2018 6:00 am - Moving comes with a long, expensive to-do list. The average cost for a local move from a two-bedroom apartment or three-bedroom house ranges from $400 to $1,000, accordi...
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More borrowers faking their incomes, employment to buy homesSep 21, 2018 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - Prices are up, interest rates are rising, and it's tough for a lot of people to qualify to buy a home. So what do some of them do? A growing number of them ...
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A garage door must reverse for safetySep 21, 2018 6:00 am - Q. Our home is about 40 years old. Before buying it, we hired a home inspector and were pleased with his work at the time. But since then, one of his recommendations has...
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A moonlit garden brightens shortening daysSep 20, 2018 11:00 pm - It is a little disheartening to watch the sun set earlier each evening as we say goodbye to summer, don't you agree? So brighten the dusk (and your mood) by including mo...
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A cool chair that will make everyone want to swing bySep 20, 2018 11:00 pm - Hanging around the house just got a little cooler. Popping up everywhere, from Instagram feeds to high-end design magazines, are hanging egg chairs. This seating option ...