Home and Garden
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An app for motorized window shadesSep 08, 2013 1:00 am - If you have a cellphone, then you are halfway to adding a new tech feature to your life if you should so choose. So what is it? It’s an app for your Apple phone that all...
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Fall decor forecast: eclectic with personalitySep 08, 2013 1:00 am - The era of specific decor trends is on the wane. Rooms full of traditional or modern furniture have been replaced by a more eclectic sensibility, interior decorators and...
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Make the most of summer’s last gaspsSep 08, 2013 1:00 am - Q. Now that we are in the final weeks of summer, what can I do to make the most of the growing season? A. There are several ways to make the most of this time of year. ...
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Sulfur can bring hydrangea blooms back to blueSep 08, 2013 1:00 am - Plants that prefer acidic soil conditions such as rhododendrons and azaleas can benefit from an application of granular sulfur to the soil in fall. If the blooms of your...
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Art in the garden: Time to plant bulbs begins soonSep 08, 2013 1:00 am - Planting bulbs takes a leap of faith. You purchase and plant seemingly lifeless bulbs in the fall and wait. Those who take the leap are richly rewarded when flowers in a...
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Valuing an old potpourri jarSep 07, 2013 5:00 am - Q. Can you help me date my grandmother's potpourri (?) jar and possibly value it? The top lid has a crack and a small wedge-shaped piece missing from the edge. The rest ...
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Designer expands furniture company to include DIY productsSep 07, 2013 1:00 am - HIGH POINT, N.C. — “Did you know Americans throw away more than 10 million pieces of furniture a year?” asked Amy Howard. Her company, Artisan Studios, produces her epon...
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Juice up home decor with orangeSep 06, 2013 1:00 am - Orange you glad orange is back in style? Some of you are nodding your heads vigorously because this friendly, high-octane color gives you the energy kick you're longing ...
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How to light a room wellSep 05, 2013 6:00 am - Your choice of lighting has a huge impact on how your home looks and feels. But how do you choose when the options include everything from retro Edison-style bulbs with ...
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For kids' room decor, think success, not excessSep 05, 2013 6:00 am - I don't claim to be a parenting expert, but as the mother of two great teenagers, I would say that my husband and I have done a pretty good job. I believe that all of th...