Home and Garden
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Make drip edge flashing part of any roof replacementSep 14, 2018 6:00 am - Q. When we bought our home, the termite inspector found dry rot on the eaves, and the seller had to pay hundreds of dollars to replace the damaged boards. Now that we're...
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Pocket watch stands the test of timeSep 09, 2018 7:01 am - Q. This is a picture of an antique pocket watch that has been in our family for years. It belonged to my grandfather, who passed it down to my father. He gave it to me, ...
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Turn your timeworn room into a new hot dateSep 09, 2018 7:00 am - Who hasn't been there? After a while, things become routine and the things that you found cute and quirky aren't any more. Many of you will think I am talking about a re...
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Some summer annuals can remain in fall containersSep 09, 2018 7:00 am - With Labor Day behind us and school back in session, our thoughts turn to autumn. While it is not yet time to head to the pumpkin patch, it is time to update our contain...
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Plant cool-season greens for wonderful saladsSep 09, 2018 6:00 am - Cool-season lettuces, mesclun mixes and other greens that were planted in early spring can be planted again this month. If weather is unusually hot, plant these greens i...
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Cut back perennials in autumn or spring?Sep 09, 2018 6:00 am - Q. How early can I cut down this year's perennials without disrupting the overwintering of butterflies and other beneficial insects? A. The short answer is … it depends....
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Weaving a wattle fence takes time, yet yields rewardsSep 08, 2018 7:00 am - CONTRADA PETRARO, Sicily — They come in the middle of the night and are gone by morning. But without fail, they leave their calling cards: Pronged footprints and gashes ...
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Introducing the quick mortgage shopperSep 08, 2018 6:00 am - Over the years, the topic that has attracted the largest number of readers on my site is mortgage shopping. I just counted 70 articles on the subject, going back to the ...
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All aspects of an offer are negotiableSep 08, 2018 6:00 am - Q. When we received a full-price offer on our home, it included a percentage reduction to assist with closing costs. Is the percentage negotiable? Because clearly we can...
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Why inspectors often avoid asbestos topicSep 07, 2018 7:00 am - Q. When we bought our house, the home inspector said the heating ducts in the attic might be insulated with asbestos. He advised us to have the material tested by an exp...