Home and Garden
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Chandelier can add sophistication or whimsy to a homeNov 04, 2012 5:58 am - Some interior designers tout paint as the best way to change the look of a room. For Lisa Roberts, “It’s lighting. … It’s more bang for the buck.” With the holidays appr...
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Porcelain garniture set hails from GermanyNov 04, 2012 4:50 am - Q. These three pieces have been in my garage for years. The set consists of two candelabra and a large bowl supported by a column. They were originally in my in-laws’ ho...
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Renovating a home without demolishing your budgetNov 04, 2012 1:00 am - WASHINGTON — Kitchen and bathroom renovations top the list of improvements for increasing the value of a home. But this labor-intensive remodeling can get expensive. Eve...
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Snuggle with sensational winter beddingNov 04, 2012 1:00 am - One of my favorite rites of fall is to watch the leaves on the trees around my home turn amber, persimmon and ruby. Another is to see bedding ensembles transformed from ...
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Grandma’s dated family room shines after makeoverNov 03, 2012 5:00 am - Dana has fond memories of her grandmother’s house and the time she spent there as a child. Years later, she and her husband, Simon, bought the house and faced a dilemma:...
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When working from home goes wrongNov 02, 2012 3:35 pm - NEW YORK — Nearly every office dweller fantasizes about the joys of working from home: Dressing in PJs instead of suits. Eating from the fridge and not the vending machi...
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Plant selection is key to a dazzling winter gardenNov 02, 2012 3:00 am - When it comes to garden design, the vibrant colors of spring and summer are the first things we consider. After all, that’s when we use our gardens the most. But with ju...
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Designing a couple’s luxurious bedroom getawayNov 02, 2012 1:00 am - Lesley and John moved into their house six months ago with their blended family. The bungalow is a busy place with four kids in residence. Unfortunately, all of those ki...
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Aunt’s dining set not worth much todayOct 28, 2012 4:24 am - Q. Enclosed are photos of a dining-room set composed of a dining table, seven chairs (six straight and one captain’s) and a large mirrored sideboard/china cabinet. The s...
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Woody plants for the winter gardenOct 28, 2012 1:00 am - The first few frosts mark the end to routine summer maintenance like weeding and fertilizing and the beginning of fall chores like raking and mulching. The glorious colo...