Home and Garden
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Paulownia is grown for leaves, flowers, woodAug 12, 2017 6:00 am - NEW PALTZ, N.Y. — Although I haven't seen a paulownia for years, I vividly remember one that bordered a path along which I used to jog when I lived further south, in Ma...
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Hamptons estate has celebrity pedigreeAug 12, 2017 6:00 am - EAST HAMPTON, N.Y. - The 11-acre property for sale along Further Lane here cuts a unique figure amid the sprawling estates that line this affluent summer enclave. Immacu...
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Talk to lawyer rather than inherit mortgage debtsAug 12, 2017 6:00 am -
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An herb that tastes like tarragon adds beauty to your yardAug 11, 2017 6:00 am - The common names of things bedevil us all. How about the New York egg cream, a refreshing mix of milk, fizzy water and chocolate or vanilla syrup? With no egg and no cre...
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Asbestos removal stalls remodelAug 11, 2017 6:00 am - Q. We recently purchased an older home and hired a contractor to remodel the interior. An unexpected expense arose when the contractor found asbestos. He wants an additi...
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Fannie and Freddie stick with outdated credit scoringAug 11, 2017 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - If you've been waiting for the long-anticipated news that the two dominant players in the home mortgage arena - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac - finally have de...
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Get ideas with free backyard pond, garden toursAug 09, 2017 11:00 pm - The Water & Garden Showcase, presented by Aquascape Construction, includes walkable residential properties with beautiful gardens and water features, as well as complime...
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Free backyard pond and garden tours on Aug. 19Aug 08, 2017 11:00 pm - If you enjoy Aquascape's display gardens each year during the Chicago Flower & Garden Show, you'll love their upcoming summer outdoor event in Chicago-area communities, ...
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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...