Home and Garden
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Homebuyer cracking up over builder’s warrantyJun 21, 2025 7:26 am - Homebuyer discovers concrete defects after warranty expires. Builder attempts cheap repair that fails. Homeowner should seek legal advice to get builder to properly fix or replace concrete.
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Weeds aren’t just nuisances, they’re messengers. Here’s what they can tell you.
Jun 21, 2025 7:24 am - Got weeds in your lawn? Me too. And although it’s tempting to reach for a spray bottle, that shouldn’t be our first impulse.
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Get to the root of a dry lawnJun 21, 2025 7:22 am - Trial and error may be necessary to figure out why a lawn is brown and what's needed to revive it.
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7 paint colors for small spaces, from quiet to loud
Jun 21, 2025 7:22 am - In small rooms, paint color choices are key. Designers recommend warm, inviting paint shades that trick the eye into seeing more space, as well as bold, saturated hues that envelop.
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June is a good time to focus on weeding and mulchingJun 19, 2025 6:28 am - Weeds are thriving in the garden, requiring diligent weeding to prevent annual weeds from setting seed and increasing next year's workload. Also, proper mulching and pruning techniques can improve tree and plant health while enhancing aesthetic appeal.
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At Home files bankruptcy, with lenders set to take over
Jun 18, 2025 4:29 pm - At Home Group Inc. filed bankruptcy to implement a restructuring deal which will see its lenders take over the business.
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What’s the best way to store mushrooms?
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The wonders of willows: How this hardy tree is designed to survive floodsJun 16, 2025 11:22 am - Nature columnist Mark Spreyer takes a look at the history and uses of weeping willow and black willow trees, including their medicinal benefits and how they are designed to survive floods.
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Golf-course-loving HOA residents concerned about possible closureJun 12, 2025 8:28 pm - What happens when the golf course associated with an HOA closes and the land sold for new homes. Golf-loving residents have some concerns.
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‘Senior freeze’ might help you reduce taxesJun 12, 2025 8:16 pm - Senior freeze in the land of real estate assessments could reduce the tax burden for qualifying seniors. How to know if you’d quality, plus find out what other tax exemption options are available.