Home and Garden
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An easy way to seal the base of the furnaceSep 28, 2018 6:00 am - Q. I've owned my home for more than 20 years, and in all that time the forced air furnace has worked just fine. Now that I'm selling the house, the buyers' home inspecto...
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Americans' credit behavior has changed since Great RecessionSep 28, 2018 6:00 am - WASHINGTON — 704! That's the new, record-high average FICO credit score among millions of Americans, and it's positive news for homebuyers, sellers, lenders and the econ...
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Three reasons why this is a favorable home marketSep 28, 2018 6:00 am - A young couple with a growing family needs more space than they can squeeze out of the home they bought six years ago. Seeking a larger, move-up home, they recently look...
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Creating a perfectly cozy place to readSep 26, 2018 11:00 pm - We decorate our homes in order to enjoy them. For book lovers, adding a cozy and well-lit space dedicated to reading can be the perfect finishing touch. Most homes, of c...
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Builders aim to please when it comes to luxury buyersSep 23, 2018 11:00 pm - What do luxury homebuyers want today? Are they going for over-the-top amenities or keeping it practical? Jeremy Lund, director of sales for Shodeen Homes, says its buyer...
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Japanese urn has earned a special placeSep 23, 2018 7:01 am - Q. My elderly sister gave me a hand-painted porcelain vase of hers before she passed on. It is about 11 inches tall and is decorated with pink roses and green leaves. At...
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Declutter areas guests can see, and where they can'tSep 23, 2018 7:00 am - Organization is an interior design's best friend. Not surprisingly, human perception is almost entirely visual, so why not make visuals the best they can be? To be sure,...
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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...