Home and Garden
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Why a textured ceiling shouldn't be covered with drywallFeb 02, 2018 5:00 am - Q. When we remodeled our home, we wanted to get rid of the "cottage cheese" ceilings, but we didn't want the mess of scraping them off. Instead, we covered the ceilings ...
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New real estate survey offers helpful insightsFeb 02, 2018 5:00 am - WASHINGTON — They are gnawing questions that many homebuyers inevitably ponder: What are my chances of getting the house I've fallen in love with at a price I can afford...
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Making the case for a more perfect pillowJan 31, 2018 6:00 am - If you dream of a better night's sleep, you're not alone. Researchers for the Sleep Cycle app found that Americans don't get eight hours of sleep (although they're close...
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Rapid rescoring can provide quick credit fixJan 30, 2018 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - Many mortgage applicants have never heard of "rapid rescoring" or CreditXpert score simulations - in part because some lenders choose not to educate them. T...
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New gadgets take smart homes to the next levelJan 30, 2018 6:00 am - If you have ever wanted to experience zero gravity but can't afford a trip to the moon, the recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas may have a solution. A new bath...
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Growing citrus indoors pays offJan 30, 2018 6:00 am - When Heather Rhoades bought her first indoor orange tree nearly 20 years ago, she had to order it from a specialty online retailer. Now, it's not uncommon to find citrus...
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Chic barn doors also save spaceJan 30, 2018 6:00 am - Barn doors remain wildly popular. We see this type of door used in a wide variety of design styles, from minimalist to rustic, and for passage doors and closet doors. Fo...
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How to keep evergreens green in winterJan 30, 2018 6:00 am - Did you notice browned areas on your evergreens at the end of last winter? You may still be able to do something to prevent a repeat performance of this condition, winte...
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Kitchen and bath advice from a remodeling expertJan 30, 2018 6:00 am - Kerry Ann Rodriguez, director of project development at Case Architects & Remodelers, joined staff writer Jura Koncius on The Washington Post's Home Front online chat. H...
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The sources of window leakageJan 30, 2018 6:00 am - Q. Last winter, one of our windows leaked for the third year in a row. We tried caulking and even installed an awning over the window: all to no avail. Each time it rain...