Home and Garden
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Buyer mystified by stains in houseNov 13, 2015 12:00 am - Q. The home we are buying is about 10 years old and seems to be in good condition. However, there are unusual blackish stains on some of the walls and at some of the car...
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Inexpensive home warranties benefit sellers and buyers alikeNov 13, 2015 12:00 am - The cost of a home warranty is relatively small when compared with the protection it provides both parties in a sale. Q. We are getting ready to put our home up for sale...
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Arts and Crafts style taboret made circa 1900Nov 12, 2015 6:00 am - Q. Could you tell me something about the little table seen in this photo? It is at least 90 years old. There is a label on the bottom, but part of it is missing and it's...
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Prepare the ground under your steppingstones to prevent cracksNov 12, 2015 5:00 am - Install steppingstones in garden beds where you frequently need to walk. The stones come in a wide variety of materials, and choose a style that complements your house, ...
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Local company specializes in quick bathroom makeoversNov 12, 2015 5:00 am - It is not uncommon to purchase a home and get a bathroom that is a mishmash of colors: avocado green tub, yellow walls and white sinks. You can't imagine living with it,...
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Property taxes, home costs on the riseNov 10, 2015 6:00 am - Costs for renting or owning a home are increasing. Rents and costs of ownership are rising. For example, property taxes have increased $13 billion — or by nearly 3 perce...
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The hidden world of exhibition chrysanthemumsNov 10, 2015 5:00 am - The chrysanthemum might be the floral finale of the season, but the gardener has to work hard to make this flower rise to the occasion. Even the most skilled use of form...
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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...