Home and Garden
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Tariffs could cost you more to remodel your homeOct 05, 2018 7:00 am - WASHINGTON - Thinking about remodeling your home - redoing a bathroom or the kitchen? Or maybe purchasing a new home from a builder? Or simply buying new appliances? The...
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Circulation pumps for hot water can shorten life of pipesOct 05, 2018 6:00 am - Q. During the past year, our hot water pipes have developed four leaks under the house. With each occurrence, the ground area below the building has become soaked, causi...
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Carving was inspired by ancient mythSep 30, 2018 7:01 am - Q. This antique chair and rocking chair are a set. It was purchased over 25 years ago at a local estate auction. Each has a wood frame, paw feet and an upholstered seat....
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Use cool autumn days to improve your spring gardenSep 30, 2018 7:00 am - Fall is the perfect time for planting. Cooler temperatures reduce stress on newly transplanted plants and gardeners. Increased rainfall helps to keep roots moist as they...
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Styling 101 class is about to beginSep 30, 2018 7:00 am - It's the smallest details that make the difference between average interior design and something outstanding. Over the years, I have developed preferences and tried-and-...
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Fall crops should be in the groundSep 30, 2018 6:00 am - Q. When can I plant those fall veggie crops like spinach and kale? A. On your mark, get set, start now! Here are some surefire tips for successful planting and harvestin...
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Builders using more glass in home design as quality improvesSep 30, 2018 6:00 am - The first year that Bob Webb Homes used transom windows in the showcase house the company built for a home tour, visitors described the house as bright, warm and invitin...
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Better air circulation prevents powdery mildewSep 30, 2018 6:00 am - Powdery mildew, a disease that causes a grayish, powdery film on leaves, is present now and not anything to worry about this late in the gardening season. Common plants ...
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Autumn is a good time for making compost, and a bin is keySep 30, 2018 6:00 am - Garden cleanup, lawn mowing and falling leaves all provide materials that make autumn a good time of year for composting. No need for exotic ingredients, fancy equipment...
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Buyers should think of futureSep 29, 2018 6:00 am - Q. We have read your column for several years while we are renting, and now we are ready to look at houses to buy. We have a real estate agent we like, but it would be g...