Home and Garden
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Home items are getting smarter and creepier, like it or not
Jan 12, 2019 5:00 am - NEW YORK - One day, finding an oven that just cooks food may be as tough as buying a TV that merely lets you change channels. Internet-connected “smarts” are creeping in...
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Broken pottery becomes more beautiful, preciousJan 11, 2019 5:00 am - If you search online for “kintsugi,” most of what you'll find in English is self-help advice that uses this Japanese craft as a jumping-off point. The idea of repairing ...
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Not every doormat is down and out, experts sayJan 11, 2019 5:00 am - Even if you have a no-shoe policy in your house, there will be times when you need to dash inside with your shoes on for one last thing, or times when a handyman or repa...
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Federal shutdown creating mortgage victimsJan 11, 2019 5:00 am - WASHINGTON - When the government shuts its doors because of a funding brouhaha that pits the White House against Capitol Hill, who gets hit hardest among people needing ...
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Attic access could violate garage firewallJan 11, 2019 5:00 am - Q. We want to use our attic for additional storage space and were planning to install a folding ladder in the garage ceiling for access. This seemed like a good idea unt...
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Fond memories seated in wicker chairJan 06, 2019 6:01 am - Q. Recently, I saw a picture of an antique wicker chair in your column. I have one very similar and have enclosed a photo of it. It belonged to my aunt, and I remember i...
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'They destroyed me.' Wells Fargo's mistake forced her to sell her home
Jan 06, 2019 5:15 am - Michaela Christian lost a long battle with Wells Fargo in 2013 to save her Las Vegas home, a defeat she says changed the course of her life. When the bank refused to mod...
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Herbs can satisfy your gardening needs in winterJan 06, 2019 5:00 am - Though the outdoor gardening season may be over, except for pruning and monitoring for animal damage, you can still garden inside by trying to grow herbs. Sow seeds of p...
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Get organized in seven daysJan 06, 2019 5:00 am - Want to make a change to your messy home? You've got a workout plan and a diet plan for your physical health. But what about your house? An organization plan may be just...
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Microgreens can be grown on a windowsillJan 06, 2019 5:00 am - Q. I would love to grow something green during the winter months. What can I do to meet my gardening needs? A. If you're pining for something green to grow, boy, have I ...