Home and Garden
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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...
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A family room for the whole familySep 04, 2013 6:00 am - In many homes, the “family room” is decorated with just one purpose: to withstand the impact of juice-spilling, game-playing, cookie-eating, crayon-wielding children. Th...
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Turning your lilies into more liliesSep 04, 2013 6:00 am - I want more lilies. A lot more. And I mean true lilies (Lilium spp.) rather than daylilies (Hemerocallis spp.). Casa Blanca is the variety that has put me in such a sta...
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Keep trees protected from deer with itchy antlersSep 03, 2013 1:00 am - As fall approaches, it is time to protect the trunks of smooth-barked trees such as young maples from deer rubbing. Deer rub their antlers on trees, typically those with...
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Art in the garden: Mums add a seasonal touch to the fall landscapeSep 03, 2013 1:00 am - Chrysanthemums, or garden mums, are a traditional favorite in autumn landscapes. They are unbeatable for adding a fresh burst of color to the late season garden. Golden ...
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An original painting by Anibal VillacisSep 01, 2013 5:51 am - Q. I have an original painting by Anibal Villacis that my parents purchased in South America in the late 1960s. It is 48 by 9½ inches. What is its current value? A. The ...