Home and Garden
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Benjamin Moore names 2017 color of the yearNov 12, 2016 5:00 am - Benjamin Moore, North America's popular paint, color and coatings brand, has announced its Color of the Year for 2017 - Shadow, a rich, royal amethyst. The color leader ...
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When deal falls through, who gets the earnest money?Nov 12, 2016 5:00 am - Q. My husband and I accepted an offer May 5 with a buyer who chose to close on or before June 30. He obtained a commitment letter, but then the bank found out he is divo...
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Benjamin Moore color expert helps readers pick the perfect paletteNov 12, 2016 5:00 am - Andrea Magno, a Benjamin Moore color and design expert, joined The Washington Post staff writer Jura Koncius recently on the newspaper's Home Front online chat. Here is ...
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Wake up your bedroom styleNov 12, 2016 5:00 am - You spend a third of your life here, so give your space some love
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Bulbs potted now provide unique spring displayNov 11, 2016 5:00 am - Bulbs such as daffodils, hyacinths, tulips and crocuses are excellent choices for forcing in pots in the greenhouse or home. The bulbs need to be chilled for six to 10 w...
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Freddie Mac planning appraisal-free mortgagesNov 11, 2016 5:00 am - WASHINGTON - Can computers, big data and advanced analytics replace real live humans when it comes to accurately valuing the home you want to buy? One of the two largest...
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For a look that's truly timeless, choose historical paint colorsNov 11, 2016 5:00 am - Every autumn, the major paint brands name colors they think will dominate decorating trends the following year. So far, 2017 looks fancy. There's Dunn-Edwards's Honey Gl...
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The endless allure of the Japanese mapleNov 11, 2016 5:00 am - The Japanese maple has no flowers to speak of. It is not a reservoir of life for native pollinators. It is somewhat expensive to buy and is slow to grow. Every garden sh...
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Leaves form excellent, organic mulch for gardensNov 06, 2016 5:01 am - Q. I'd like to use leaves to mulch my garden. Do I need to shred them first? Are some leaves better than others as mulch? Can I let fallen leaves remain around trees...
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Midcentury style appeals to the younger setNov 06, 2016 5:01 am - Many folks of younger generations are obsessed with midcentury modern furniture. This style describes developments in design and architecture during the middle of the 20...