Home and Garden
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'Country' design brings style, comfort to homeNov 08, 2015 5:30 am - So many people, clients and designers alike, would scoff at the mere mention of the words “country” and “design” in the same sentence. Throughout the world, however, the...
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Tech helps home buyers find the perfect neighborhood
Nov 08, 2015 5:01 am - Prospective homebuyers want to find a community that meets their lifestyle wish list even more than they want to buy a particular size or type of home. Finding the neigh...
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Ready your evergreens for ravages of winterNov 08, 2015 5:00 am - We've enjoyed a lovely autumn with seasonal temperatures and lots of sunny days. While gardeners appreciate lots of rain-free days to work in the garden, evergreen plant...
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Gardening's dazzling deceptions found in catalogsNov 08, 2015 12:01 am - How much time have you spent over the years going through catalogs or the Internet looking for that plant or seed that you fell in love with and had to have? Winter is a...
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Talking small spaces with Shannon Claire SmithNov 08, 2015 12:00 am - Designer and blogger Shannon Claire Smith, who downsized from a three-bedroom house to a one-bedroom apartment, joined The Washington Post staff writer Jura Koncius rece...
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Board members must be unit ownersNov 07, 2015 12:00 am - Q. The board recently learned one of the board members of our condominium association is not a unit owner. This person is in the first year of a two-year term. Is this a...
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Vintage crocks were used to make wine in ElginNov 06, 2015 6:01 am - Q. What can you tell me about the two pottery crocks in the attached photo? Each is marked with the number "4", so I know they have a 4-gallon capacity. There are no man...
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A ballroom ghost and a squad of spiritsNov 06, 2015 12:00 am - Maybe you don't believe in ghosts or evil spirits. The folks mentioned in this column, though, definitely do. Q. Have you ever heard of a ghost called Resurrection Mary?...
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Buying new home without a home inspectionNov 06, 2015 12:00 am - Q: We recently bought a model home in a new subdivision. The builder is using it as an office and will be renting it from us for one more year, until most of the remaini...
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Appraisal 'adjustments' can cause troubleNov 06, 2015 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - Whether you're a homebuyer, seller or looking to refinance, you probably know the crucial importance of appraisals: They can limit the amount of mortgage mo...