Home and Garden
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Owners of older homes are remodeling againFeb 01, 2015 5:00 am - According to my own community, remodeling is making a bit of a comeback. Some of this could be due to a long period of deferred maintenance during the Great Recession an...
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Three themes, or shades, for 2015Feb 01, 2015 5:00 am - Pantone announced Marsala, a robust and earthy wine red hue, as its 2015 Color of the Year. Sherwin-Williams selected Coral Reef, a mix of pink, orange and red that chan...
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How to choose best container for starting seedsFeb 01, 2015 12:01 am - Q. Should I start seeds in cells, flats or pots? A. Each container has its advantages. However, your choice depends on what you are growing, and how you plan to transpla...
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Got sun? Indoor herbs can thrive on winter windowsillsJan 30, 2015 5:01 am - During this season of short, dark days, indoor herb gardens offer welcome greenery and fragrance, as well as adding zest to cold-weather stews and soups. "In the winter,...
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High-tech or old-fashioned, ways to warm up your feet in bedJan 30, 2015 5:01 am - As a guy who built heating systems for spacesuits, Mark Aramli found it perplexing that there was no good way to get the temperature right for his mom when she was laid ...
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Tiny house trend can spark ideasJan 29, 2015 5:00 am - Tiny houses are becoming fashionable as both retreats and environmentally responsible lifestyle statements. I have been watching a variety of TV shows about families liv...
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Mystery of grandmother's plate finally solvedJan 28, 2015 5:00 am - Q. Enclosed is a photo of a plate decorated with a scene of “Washington Crossing the Delaware.” I inherited it from my grandmother Julia, who died in 1963 at the age of ...
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Architectural embellishments add a bit of awe to decorJan 28, 2015 5:00 am - Any room is just but four walls with a ceiling and a floor. What makes a room remarkable are the details. Just about every room in the world can be awe-inspiring — it al...
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Compost solutions for the kitchenJan 27, 2015 5:01 am - "It's your turn to take out the compost." Whether said peevishly or as a gentle reminder, it's a remark heard even in households that are joyful about their compost buck...
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Attract your favorite birds with right feedJan 27, 2015 5:00 am - If you wish to attract birds to your garden, it is important to know what species are in your area and their food preferences and feeding habits. For example, some bird...