Home and Garden
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1876 World's Fair inspired crazy quiltMay 25, 2015 1:01 am - Q. This is a photo of a handmade quilt that I have. It was made with geometric shaped pieces of velvet in a variety of colors and has a velvet border. Each piece is deco...
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Add style to any room with an accent wallMay 24, 2015 7:01 am - All walls are not created equal. Some are gifted with beautiful moldings; others feature a pair of exquisite windows; some provide a view via a set of doors; and still o...
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For senior homebuyers, golden years offer freedom and choiceMay 24, 2015 7:00 am - For homebuyers, golden years offer much freedom and choice
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Flowering plants soughtMay 24, 2015 1:00 am - Fremont Township officials are seeking donations of native flowering plants for the Fremont Township Community Garden. Officials want to use the garden to support native...
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Some veggies offer 'a little something extra'May 24, 2015 1:00 am - My Louisiana-born mother had a word she used for a little something extra thrown in. It was "lagniappe" (pronounced lan-YAP), originally from the Andean Quechua language...
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From plantings to lighting, plan for the perfect partyMay 24, 2015 1:00 am - Your child is graduating from high school or college. A family member is getting married and you want to throw the reception or a shower. Your spouse is turning 40, 50 o...
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Does mortgage securitization help borrowers?May 23, 2015 1:00 am - Q. Lenders made bad loans during the years prior to the financial crisis because the loans could be sold as securities to unwary investors. Would most mortgage borrowers...
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Annuals provide charm to your cottage gardenMay 23, 2015 1:00 am - The appearance of spontaneity is one the most charming characteristics of a cottage garden, and annuals are the perfect tools to achieve this effect. They help to alter ...
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Staging your home can give you a marketing edgeMay 23, 2015 12:01 am - First impressions are the key to successfully marketing a home. More homeowners are recognizing this fact and taking action to maximize their home's first-impression app...
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Neighbor's pool encroachesMay 23, 2015 12:00 am - Q. My daughter purchased her first home last year. During closing she was given a property map. Someone casually mentioned that the map indicated the backyard neighbor's...