Home and Garden
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An art lover's make-it-work momentJul 16, 2017 6:00 am - When George Dant decided to downsize, he didn't go far from home. He moved from the upper two floors of his Washington, D.C., row house to the basement. But when you des...
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Create an outdoor room for summerJul 16, 2017 6:00 am - Dining al fresco is at the heart of celebrating the warm weather. Here are a few bits of advice to create an outdoor room that might add to your overall enjoyment of sum...
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Design a butterfly friendly gardenJul 16, 2017 6:00 am - Many of us are aware of the declining monarch population for several reasons, including the loss of habitat where they overwinter in Mexico and the decrease of milkweed...
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Rare and unusual plant sale is a draw for Nova Scotia townJul 16, 2017 6:00 am - ANNAPOLIS ROYAL, Nova Scotia - They're lined up three deep after lunch, eagerly awaiting the 1 o'clock opening. A bright yellow rope barrier holds everyone back. An outd...
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Mulch around trees to protect them from damageJul 16, 2017 6:00 am - Trees planted in lawns can benefit from a mulched ring to reduce competition with grass roots and keep mowers and weed whips from damaging trunks. If the tree is small, ...
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Give your fireplace its summer makeoverJul 16, 2017 6:00 am - Bringing summer to your fireplace could be as simple as putting away your tool set and wood holder. Just looking at that stuff can make you feel hot. Or you could cook u...
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Style your patio to match your interiorJul 15, 2017 6:00 am - For some folks, a few white plastic chairs around a fire ring are all it takes to spruce up the patio for maximum use and enjoyment. Others, including Anne LoCascio of E...
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Readers voice strong consensus on fence vs. hedgeJul 15, 2017 6:00 am - A few weeks ago, a reader wrote in to ask about whether to replace a long-standing hedge around his corner property with a picket fence for the cost of about $5,000. He ...
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Manufactured housing market has good and bad sidesJul 15, 2017 6:00 am - It has been more than 10 years since I last looked at the market for manufactured housing, my excuse being that nothing much had happened that justified another look. Bu...
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Tax overhaul plans in summertime slow motionJul 14, 2017 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - If you're a tax-savvy homeowner, buyer or investor, you might be wondering: Hey, what's going on with that big tax code overhaul bill the Trump administrati...