Home and Garden
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Seed bare spots in your lawn before autumnAug 28, 2016 7:00 am - Mid-August to mid-September is a good time to seed bare spots in your lawn. Choose a seed mix that is appropriate for the amount of sun at your site. Grass grown from a ...
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Weeping plants make gardeners happyAug 28, 2016 7:00 am - I love plants that weep. Whether they are tall or small, display flowers or evergreen foliage, they make me happy. Uses in the landscape Weeping trees complement wa...
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A retro design style is slowly becoming timelessAug 28, 2016 7:00 am - Design trends come and go, but is midcentury modern forever? The minimalist movement that first swept through U.S. suburbs in the 1940s and '50s has gone through so many...
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Master glass blower's style inspired by experiencesAug 28, 2016 6:01 am - Q. This is a photo of a glass vase I own. I recently saw a similar vase in the glass collection at the University of Miami Lowe Art Museum. A mark on the vase reads, "Li...
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Many drought-resistant plants also draw pollinatorsAug 28, 2016 5:00 am - Water-wise gardens don't have to resemble sterile moonscapes, devoid of anything but layers of rock and gravel. They can feature scores of attractive drought-resistant p...
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Handling unit control when owner diesAug 27, 2016 6:00 am - Q. An owner in our association recently died. A person claiming to be one of the adult children of the deceased owner contacted the association and demanded access to th...
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Absentee real estate investment is riskyAug 27, 2016 5:00 am - Q. My son is interested in renting out his home, as he received a job offer in another state. Three years ago I bought your book, "The Home Buyer's Kit," to help him. Do...
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Do HECMs work for owners of expensive homes?Aug 27, 2016 4:00 am - As a federally insured program under FHA, the HECM reverse mortgage program is not designed to help the wealthy. In calculating maximum draw amounts, the highest propert...
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Buyers are willing to pay extra for 'smart homes'Aug 26, 2016 5:00 am - WASHINGTON - Could "smart home" technology - features such as network-connected thermostats, security devices, appliances and lighting - help you sell your home faster a...
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Learn about seed saving at Heirloom Garden ShowAug 25, 2016 4:00 pm - A chance to learn how to save seeds will be offered at the 27th annual Heirloom Garden Show, which takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28 at Garfield Farm Mu...