Home and Garden
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Why some designers genuinely love faux materialsApr 16, 2017 6:00 am - Lusting after exposed brick walls or a ceiling punctuated with rustic wood beams? Here's an idea: Fake it. Decorative architectural accents such as imitation stone count...
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Fireplace insert may not be installed properlyApr 16, 2017 6:00 am - Q. Two years ago, we installed a wood-burning insert in our brick fireplace. It has been an excellent heat source and was not a problem until we decided to sell our hous...
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White kitchen doesn't have to be plain vanillaApr 15, 2017 6:00 am - White kitchens seem to be everywhere these days. White cabinets and white counters continue to be the top choice of many homeowners, whether going for a classic, country...
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Owners must decide whether they want to prepay mortgageApr 15, 2017 6:00 am - Q. My husband and I are debating whether or not we should pay more toward our principal. We currently have an adjustable-rate, 10-year loan (it'll be eight more years be...
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Cash-out refinancings on the rise, just like in 2008Apr 14, 2017 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - They're either a valuable financial tool for homeowners or a harbinger of trouble on the horizon: Cash-out refinancings, which were wildly popular during th...
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Learn to promote and protect pollinators at May 22 programApr 11, 2017 11:00 pm - With publicity about declining honeybee and Monarch butterfly populations, more people are becoming interested in learning about and protecting our pollinators. Join th...
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Keep color scheme neutral in galley kitchensApr 09, 2017 6:01 am - Galley kitchens are common in many older homes. Houses built before World War II often had very simple layouts with in-kitchen dining at the end of a long narrow room. T...
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Desk has been in family for generationsApr 09, 2017 6:01 am - Q. This is a photo of an antique desk that I own. When the top is open there is a writing surface that slides out, cubbyholes and small drawers. It is decorated with car...
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Getting to know your client and yourselfApr 09, 2017 6:01 am - The simplest of questions can often stump even the smartest of individuals. Have you ever asked someone where they live? The answer is generally a reply such as "I live ...
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It's time for spring pruningApr 09, 2017 6:00 am - Gardeners fall into two camps when they think about pruning. One group can't wait to get their hands on a pair of pruning shears and start carving, and the mere thought ...