Home and Garden
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Early 1900s Nippon plate was made in JapanJan 18, 2016 5:01 am - Q. The plate in this picture belonged to my husband's parents and it was originally inherited from their parents before them. Marked in green on the back is the letter "...
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Consider color when planning for this growing seasonJan 18, 2016 4:52 am - Consider color when planning the 2016 growing season for your home garden. Complimentary colors, such as orange and blue are opposite each other on the color wheel and c...
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What to ask your potential real estate agentJan 16, 2016 6:22 am - The process of buying a home can be a daunting venture, especially for first-time homebuyers. That's where a real estate agent comes in. A good agent is your guide to fi...
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New home design trends in 2016Jan 16, 2016 12:01 am - As we launch another new year, we also focus on new home design trends that will be revealed in coming months. Here are a few examples of trends to look for. Art deco-in...
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Paying the broker brings more than potential buyersJan 16, 2016 12:00 am - Q. Someone contacted me and is interested in buying my house. It's not listed, but I have been thinking about selling. It is in a desirable area where houses sell relati...
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The role of the longevity annuityJan 15, 2016 11:00 pm - Retirees are becoming a larger part of the population while their capacity to fund retirement comfortably has been declining. The population 65 and older, which now numb...
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Enjoy views of the winter gardenJan 15, 2016 5:00 am - Wintry weather may force gardeners inside their homes, but they can continue to enjoy their gardens from the inside out with a few, well-placed focal points. Begin by de...
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Broken tableware? Call the crack teamJan 15, 2016 5:00 am - As you mop up from the holidays, it's a good time to take stock of any damage that may have been done to your entertaining essentials. Inspect your dinner plates, winegl...
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Home inspector frustrated by inspection feesJan 15, 2016 12:00 am - Q. I've been a home inspector for about eleven years and am frustrated by the price pressure throughout the inspection business. When I think of the time and effort that...
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U.S. housing market should slow to sustainable growth rate this yearJan 15, 2016 12:00 am - Home prices are expected to continue rising in 2016, but not as fast as they have over the past few years. Q. The housing market in our area seems to be slowing down. Wh...