Home and Garden
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Winter sowing in upcycled containers creates stronger seedlings in springFeb 12, 2025 3:33 pm - It’s nearly time to start seeds indoors for the upcoming growing season. But what about starting them outdoors, despite the frozen ground, whipping winds and, perhaps, snow cover? Winter sowing is an easy, low-maintenance technique for planting seeds in miniature, makeshift greenhouses that you can make yourself from upcycled materials. And it may even be better than nurturing seeds indoors.
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What goes into designing that popular teapot or water bottle? 2 top creators discuss the processFeb 12, 2025 3:21 pm - Ever wonder how some of the stuff we use every day came to be? Good design doesn’t just come out of thin air. From the idea to the finished product, it can be a long road.
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Revisiting the inspecting of new homesFeb 12, 2025 1:40 pm - Buyers of new homes would be wise to hire an independent home inspector rather than rely on a city inspector’s approval. The reason is that municipal inspections have a different purpose and scope and may not discover the defects that a professional home inspector will find.
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Home & garden calendar, Feb. 16-22Feb 12, 2025 12:22 am - Sustainable landscaping, the environment, seedlings sale and more.
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What to know about kitchen cabinet projectsFeb 06, 2025 7:37 pm - Homeowners who want to give their kitchens a new look and feel without doing a full renovation can consider kitchen cabinet projects.
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Selling off board’s condo unit requires vote of ownersFeb 06, 2025 11:53 am - A condo association has used a studio unit for offices and storage, but now wants to sell the unit. What steps are required for this sale to take place?
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You could be spreading ‘forever chemicals’ on your garden. Here’s how to protect yourself.Feb 05, 2025 2:55 pm - Your plants might love fertilizers containing nutrient-rich sewage sludge, but treating your garden or lawn with these products could be exposing you to “forever chemicals.”
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Love it or leave it? 7 design choices that clients love and interior designers hate
Feb 05, 2025 2:39 pm - Designers field many client requests for furniture, lighting or paint colors that aren’t functional, won’t stand the test of time or are just aesthetically displeasing. What are you asking for that makes designers cringe?
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Woody shrubs can be heavily pruned this monthFeb 05, 2025 2:33 pm - Overgrown deciduous woody shrubs can be heavily pruned this month and up until new growth begins in spring to rejuvenate them. Start by removing all the dead wood.
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Struggling to sleep? Your pillow might be the problem.