Home and Garden
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A lush garden can spring forth from the pages of seed catalogsJan 22, 2010 10:00 pm - Of course you are being selective when you buy new plants this year. You will only buy flowers for that certain spot. And they will have to be the right color and bloom ...
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Chip in Kewpie doll drops its value by at least halfJan 22, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. I am sending pictures of a Kewpie doll that I have had for some years. About 3 inches high, he is made of bisque porcelain. I have not been able to find out anyth...
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Decorating solutions for big-screen TVsJan 22, 2010 10:00 pm - For many families, the big-screen TV has become the contemporary fireplace - the focal point of the room and the spot where the family gathers. The challenge is to get i...
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'Grow lights' will help indoor herbsJan 22, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. I use lots of basil in my cooking and always grow several plants in my garden during the summer. At this time of the year I miss fresh basil and find the small pa...
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Smartphone applications can save a lot of diggingJan 22, 2010 10:00 pm - As smartphones keep getting faster, smaller and loaded with more features, there's something in it for gardeners: more than a hundred software programs, or applications....
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Bring early spring to your home with indoor gardeningJan 15, 2010 10:00 pm - Do images of flowering trellises laden with yellow, pink, green and purple blooms dance through your dreams? You may be ready for some warm springlike temperatures, but ...
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Winter's hottest new 'in' activity: bird feedingJan 15, 2010 10:00 pm - Bird feeding is in. More than 65 million Americans are doing it, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Bird feeding draws plenty of devotees and it's easy to ...
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How to pick reputable seed and bulb catalogsJan 15, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. I am interested in ordering seeds from a garden catalog. However, with so many catalogs, how do I know which catalogs are reputable? A. In the midst of winter'...
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Today's powder room: small space, but big designJan 15, 2010 10:00 pm - The powder room - it's one of the smallest rooms in the house, but also the room that typically sees the most traffic, especially when you're entertaining guests. So, is...
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Designers can also assure safety in your homeJan 15, 2010 10:00 pm - Take a look the next time you visit a gorgeous master bathroom. Wouldn't it be easier to get in and out of that large tub if there were a step or two? Wrong, says Adele...