Home and Garden
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Back to school brings dorm-room dilemmasJul 31, 2014 6:00 am - Millions of households in America are sending a child off to college next month. This single act dredges up numerous issues, some good and some bothersome. One obvious e...
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Artisan couple forges ahead togetherJul 30, 2014 6:00 am - Johannah Willsey's first mosaic was on a trivet forged by her husband. That first creation — which would lead to a full-time family business — was the beginning of a “co...
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Going on vacation? Prepare your garden firstJul 30, 2014 5:45 am - We pamper our gardens all year but then desert them to go on vacation during what's often the hottest, driest time of the year. A little planning can soften the blow. Id...
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What style of contemporary design are you dreaming of?Jul 29, 2014 6:00 am - I am always asked what exactly is contemporary design. Is it interiors that incorporate shiny chrome accents, black leather couches and spinning disco balls? Perhaps ......
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Disorganized remotes? Here are 7 creative solutionsJul 27, 2014 5:30 am - Remote controls, designed to make life easier and more convenient, have become so numerous in many homes that keeping track of them is a challenge all its own. There are...
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Attract hummingirds to your gardenJul 27, 2014 1:01 am - Q. I would like to attract hummingbirds to my garden. I was thinking of buying that hummingbird mixture available at stores. Is this safe, or should I plant flowers to a...
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Brave new gardening for brave new climatesJul 27, 2014 1:01 am - Ripping out the front lawn and its bordering rhododendrons and replacing them with a landscape of native grasses, ground covers, succulents and rocks once seemed an unfa...
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The best backyard lighting schemes start with a planJul 26, 2014 6:15 am - Outdoor living spaces require lighting for functionality and safety. Most homeowners, though, arrive at a lighting showroom with a longer shopping list and bigger dreams...
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Too much space? Divide to conquerJul 26, 2014 6:00 am - Q. Our great room really lives up to the name — it's nearly 30 feet long and 20 feet wide. There's a large fireplace on one long wall; the other is all windows. How shou...
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Plant your landscape pretty in pinkJul 26, 2014 1:01 am - True pink is a blend of red and white, but there are many colors that we call pink. From the softest shades of blush to the most vibrant shades of magenta, pink plays a ...