Home and Garden
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The potager garden grows food, flowers, herbsFeb 11, 2013 4:00 am - Romans were major gardeners in a time when most cultures were still hunting and gathering. But when the Roman Empire declined, much of Rome's agricultural development va...
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When burning wood, be aware of insect troubleFeb 10, 2013 12:00 am - It is best to keep any logs that you saved for burning in the fireplace outside until you are ready to burn them as insects can come in with the firewood. Never treat fi...
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Silver demitasse spoons stir up different valuationsFeb 09, 2013 4:51 am - Q. These pictures are of demitasse spoons that have been passed down in my family. A set of five spoons is heavily engraved with a floral pattern and belonged to my grea...
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Cut glass etched a place in American historyFeb 03, 2013 4:51 am - Q. I have two pieces of cut crystal that were given to my grandparents as wedding presents in the early 1900s. I have enclosed some photographs. One is a cheese or butte...
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Emerald is color of the yearFeb 03, 2013 3:00 am - When Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Institute, chose the color of 2009, the United States was sinking deep into a recession and the bright yellow of...
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Painting interior doors adds ‘wow’ to roomsFeb 02, 2013 4:00 am - If you’ve got your decor looking just about right but want that extra “wow” factor, consider painting interior doors. “Address other main features in the room first, and...
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New life for a century-old living roomFeb 02, 2013 12:00 am - Marianne and Mike live in a gorgeous century home with all the advantages that come with an older house — high ceilings, character and charm aplenty. But there are drawb...
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Forsythia branches can be forced to bloom indoorsFeb 01, 2013 12:00 am - Q. I have heard that forsythia branches can bloom indoors. How is it done? A. You can bring a bit of spring indoors by gathering forsythia branches and forcing them to b...
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Native landscape expert to discuss ‘weed wars’Jan 30, 2013 11:54 am - One person’s weed is another person’s wildflower and that difference in perception has led to “weed wars” as homeowners strive to convince others to go native. Join the...
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Can Elgin National coffee grinder brew up profits?Jan 27, 2013 4:51 am - Q. I have a coffee grinder — it is an Elgin National and is 25 inches tall. It will not grind coffee — it just falls through. I have had it for 70 years and my father-in...