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Common questions and answers about carpeting

Metro Creative Services
Apr 08, 2025 2:18 pm - Carpeting can help make a home feel more cozy and welcoming. Homeowners can work with a local carpeting retailer to find a carpet that meets their needs and fits their budget.
Signs of a more buyer-friendly housing market emerge for the spring homebuying season

By ALEX VEIGA
Apr 08, 2025 8:01 am - This spring homebuying season is shaping up to be more favorable for home shoppers than it's been in recent years — as long as they can afford to buy.
Blink and you could miss them. 10 native spring ephemerals that bring early color to the garden

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Apr 02, 2025 2:27 pm - Spring brings the return of color to the garden as bulbs bloom, perennials re-emerge and new annuals settle in. But a less common category of plants — native spring ephemerals — though fleeting, bridge the gap between winter and spring. Blink and you may miss them.
Finish pruning up your trees and shrubs this week

By Tim Johnson
Apr 02, 2025 1:56 pm - If you haven’t done it yet, it’s time to finish up the pruning of shrubs and trees, as it’s best to do it before spring growth starts. An expert offers some tips, and explains why you shouldn’t just hack it off at the trunk.
Home & garden calendar, April 6-12

Apr 02, 2025 1:03 am - Pressed flowers, dahlias, dragonflies, plant sales and more.
Roof inspection in the rain

By Barry Stone
Apr 02, 2025 12:28 am - Because of rainy conditions at inspection, a flat roof was “inspected” from the ground with binoculars. After closing was discovered to have a leak. Who is responsible?
Unit-to-unit water damage presents tangled insurance web

By Matthew Moodhe
Mar 27, 2025 12:29 am - Water damage in condos can be complicated, especially when leaks occur between units. The association insurance may cover some damage while other damage may be left to the unit owners to sort out with their insurance companies. Because of the complexities involved, an association board should consult its legal counsel when such damage occurs.
Your washing machine can clean a lot more than clothes

By Jolie Kerr
Mar 26, 2025 2:17 am - Washing machines are deep-cleaning powerhouses that can be used for so much more than just those weekly loads of clothes, sheets and towels.
One way to stand out on Zillow: A full-home Lego replica

By Rachel Kurzius
Mar 26, 2025 2:16 am - A real estate listing in D.C.'s Capitol Hill features a unique twist: a Lego replica of the $1.2 million townhouse. Created by the homeowner, this detailed Lego version captures everything from the stone path to the walk-in closet.
D.C. decor: She’s new to the House. An early test? Finding a home.

By Rachel Kurzius
Mar 26, 2025 1:17 am - Emily Randall, representative for Washington’s 6th District, recently moved to D.C. and found a one-and-a-half-bedroom apartment in Navy Yard. She’s decorating with bright colors and cheery patterns to create a welcoming space. Balancing her new role in Congress, Randall finds joy in "nesting" and making her apartment a cozy, inviting home.

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