Home and Garden
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As autumn arrives, there's much to do in the gardenSep 16, 2018 6:00 am - Plants that prefer acidic soil conditions, such as rhododendrons and azaleas, can benefit from an application of granular sulfur to the soil in fall. If your blue hydran...
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Tips on decorating, downsizingSep 16, 2018 6:00 am - Carol Sheridan is an expert in designing spaces for life transitions. Her firm, Contemplated Spaces in Germantown, Maryland, helps with empty nesting, starting over, hav...
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Fall aeration leads to a healthier lawnSep 16, 2018 6:00 am - Q. Sept. 15 is National Aerate your lawn day. I thought you were only supposed to aerate your lawn in the spring. Can you explain? A. Fall has arrived, so yes, it is tim...
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Add some 'wow' to your walk in the doorSep 15, 2018 6:00 am - Your entryway is the gateway to the rest of your home. It is the one space you (and guests) are guaranteed to see and it has the important job of storing essentials that...
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Timeshare likened to buying a carSep 15, 2018 6:00 am - Q. My cousins bought their timeshare from a place called RCI. They are allowed to trade the timeshare for another one in any place where RCI has timeshares, including Ha...
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Should Realtors' ethics violations be available to the public?Sep 14, 2018 6:00 am - WASHINGTON — In an era when you can find almost anything you want to know online about real estate — the estimated market value of a house, the rankings of neighborhood ...
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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...