Home and Garden
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An heirloom party is gaining favor with familiesFeb 10, 2019 6:00 am - Every time you have a family get-together, whether for a holiday or another kind of celebration, family memories are created and stories are usually told, which helps pa...
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New annuals will get you excited about 2019Feb 10, 2019 6:00 am - Every year promises new annuals for gardens and containers, and there are several this year that are making my green thumbs itch while I wait impatiently for spring. ...
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A minimalist's view on decluttering your lifeFeb 10, 2019 5:00 am - Joshua Becker, author and founder of the website Becoming Minimalist, recently joined The Washington Post's Home Front online chat. Here is an edited excerpt. Q. How do ...
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Kitchens are the heart of the home, while islands are the heart of the kitchenFeb 10, 2019 5:00 am - Prep surface. Gathering spot. Storage solution. The kitchen island is one of those home elements that seems to have known its purpose from its inception: a utilitarian d...
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Consider color now in planning your summer gardenFeb 10, 2019 5:00 am - Color is a common design element in the home garden to consider as you plan for the 2019 growing season. Complementary colors such as orange and blue are opposite each o...
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When were GFCI outlets mandated?Feb 10, 2019 5:00 am - Q. My home inspector advised me to install GFCI outlets in my home for added electrical safety, but I'm wondering if this is required for an older home. What are the req...
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Buying a home by age 35 is worth it now — and laterFeb 10, 2019 5:00 am - Nicole Christianson, a 26-year-old sales rep, was tired of writing big checks for tiny apartments. And she wanted to do more with her cash than stash it in a savings acc...
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The ground may be cold, but the seed market is open for businessFeb 10, 2019 4:00 am - It's too early to start seeds for the spring garden, unless you are into such things as artichokes and celery, but seed packets are showing up in all the usual places — ...
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You'll want to pay more toward your mortgage, not more oftenFeb 09, 2019 5:00 am - Q. Will a weekly, bimonthly or biweekly payment mortgage really save me money? A. Lenders who offer mortgages with shorter payment periods than the standard monthly paym...
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A room's 'fifth wall' can be colorful, visually appealingFeb 08, 2019 5:00 am - What does the Sistine Chapel have in common with a house for a family of eight in Lutherville, Maryland? The ceilings in these spaces demand that you look up. “Statement...