Home and Garden
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A solution to fill the space under the stairsAug 06, 2017 7:01 am - Sometimes helpful solutions are hiding in plain sight. It is common to become so familiar with our surroundings that we no longer see them clearly. When you pass by some...
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Traveling is best source of design inspirationAug 06, 2017 7:01 am - Traveling is the best source of inspiration for almost any design project. Great designers know how to "borrow" an idea from one place and transform it into something qu...
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Lighting that makes a statementAug 06, 2017 7:00 am - Creative new shapes and technology mean that home lighting fixtures often do far more than provide illumination. They can be exciting and sculptural works of art. "Desig...
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Daisy Ware pitcher was made circa 1903Aug 06, 2017 6:01 am - Q. Enclosed is a photo of a stoneware milk pitcher. I would like to learn about its history and value. As you can see, there is a hole on one side and a hole with a slot...
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Check magnolias for insectsAug 06, 2017 6:00 am - This is the time of year to check closely for magnolia scale, an insect about the size of a pencil eraser. Typically found on the underside of magnolia branches, the sca...
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Gardeners go wild over weigelaAug 06, 2017 6:00 am - Hybridizers have worked diligently in the last decade to bring gardeners many new cultivars of weigela, improving on their flowers, foliage and habit. In the past, a glo...
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Stylish decor and pets can coexistAug 05, 2017 6:00 am - It's gotten easier to have a house full of pets without sacrificing the home decor you want. Interior designer Vern Yip, a judge on HGTV's "Design Star" and a dog person...
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Avoiding credit card scams: advice from knowledgeable readersAug 05, 2017 6:00 am - In a recent article, I described how a larcenous online firm billed me for a purchase I didn't make, using a credit card number of mine that it found from an earlier onl...
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Easy way to remember mortgagor, mortgageeAug 05, 2017 6:00 am - Q. I'm studying for my real estate license, and last week, we discussed mortgages. I still can't get "mortgagor" and "mortgagee" straight in my mind. I told our professo...
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No closet? With a little creativity, you can make up for the lack of storage space.Aug 04, 2017 6:00 am - A bedroom without a closet doesn't have to be a deal-breaker, but it can pose a major design challenge if you love and have a lot of clothing. Fortunately, there are man...