Home and Garden
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The case for carpet
Aug 12, 2025 5:31 pm - Wall-to-wall carpet has long been derided as suburban and dated. But some believe it deserves a second chance.
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How to deal with that never-ending pile of kids’ clothes
Aug 12, 2025 5:19 pm - We asked experts — by virtue of their professional training or their personal skill at home — for their best strategies for dealing with kids’ clothing: procuring it, organizing it, saving it, living with it.
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Tennis balls and other hacks to get rid of ugly scuff marks on walls
Aug 12, 2025 5:01 pm - What is the best way to clean scuff marks made from rubber wheelchair wheels off painted drywall and enamel-painted doors?
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How to tell when your garden veggies are ripe for harvesting
Aug 12, 2025 4:50 pm - Although it’s fairly evident when some edibles, like tomatoes, are ripe for the picking, that isn’t the case with every crop.
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Why you shouldn’t heat your home with a clothes dryerAug 12, 2025 11:14 am - Are dryer vent diverters sold in hardware stores and used to provide extra heat in a home illegal?
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It’s OK to keep planting in late summerAug 12, 2025 10:37 am - It’s OK to keep planting in late summer, but be sure to water new plants and those that are less established.
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Tips on streamlining your association’s board meetingsAug 06, 2025 3:15 pm - Association board meetings don’t have to be three hours long. However, we often hear from clients that each board meeting takes several hours. Here are some hints to streamline the meeting process.
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Home & garden calendar, Aug. 10-16Aug 05, 2025 6:01 pm - Upcoming events like garden tours, plant swaps, talks on trees, flowers, and more. Also info on native plant sales, museum exhibits, and open gardens.
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Is there a way to hang something heavy from the ceiling safely?
Aug 05, 2025 5:15 pm - I want to install a pull-up bar in my garage, which has drywall on the ceiling. How do I make sure the bar doesn’t come crashing down on me?
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Home stagers decorate a house in hours. Here are their tips for yours
Aug 05, 2025 5:11 pm - Home stagers know how to decorate a house in hours. Here are their tips for your home.