Home and Garden
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Free-standing tubs leave more room for amenitiesSep 13, 2015 7:08 am - American poet and novelist Sylvia Plath once wrote: "There must be quite a few things a hot bath won't cure, but I don't know many of them." With September arrived and a...
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Now's the time to fertilize, plant spring-flowering bulbsSep 13, 2015 7:00 am - It's time to protect the trunks of young trees from deer that rub their antlers against the bark in fall. The rubbing will damage the bark and can even kill trees if the...
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Give window boxes fall flairSep 13, 2015 7:00 am - Let's face it. Window boxes once overflowing with color and texture are looking weary. Instead of lamenting their passing with the season, think of it as an opportunity ...
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Use this approach to decorate any roomSep 13, 2015 7:00 am - After a renovation, it's time to decorate your spaces. You scratch your head and don't know where to begin. Honestly, there is no right or wrong answer. Your decorating ...
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Rising rents create crisisSep 12, 2015 1:01 am - Rents are increasing at such a pace that they are creating a crisis for many families and individuals. The National Association of Realtors reports that rental costs are...
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Only post approved board minutesSep 12, 2015 1:00 am - Q. Our association posts various documents, including approved minutes of meetings, on our website. Since the board meets quarterly, an owner is demanding that the board...
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Model homes reveal colorful design trendsSep 11, 2015 6:00 am - In the language of color, we're excited, happy and hopeful. Yes, the color gurus say color reflects how we're feeling. The popular gray may have been cool gray a few yea...
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Today's fireplaces offer a wide range of optionsSep 11, 2015 6:00 am - “Life always works around heat and food,” says Susan Prestia of Interior Directions in Kansas City, Kansas. “Shelters had fire pits. Single-room houses had a fireplace, ...
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Best deals in SeptemberSep 11, 2015 1:00 am - The next few weeks will bring attractive prices on everything from barbecue grills to mattresses and box springs. Q. What are the best deals on home-related items in Sep...
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Are lenders cherry-picking higher FICO scores?Sep 11, 2015 1:00 am - WASHINGTON -Everybody knows how important credit scores are to obtaining a home mortgage. But are lenders lately playing a numbers game with consumers claiming they're w...