Home and Garden
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Leaves can become inexpensive mulchNov 12, 2009 10:00 pm - Q. During fall, everyone throws out bags of leaves. I've heard that recycling leaves is good for your garden. A. Each year, yard waste accounts for more than a million t...
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Nature's bounty in autumn harvest inspires fall tonesNov 06, 2009 10:00 pm - The warm tones of the autumn harvest provide an inspiring palette for home decor by bringing seasonal beauty in from the fields. This transforms your indoor haven from o...
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Plants add year-round style and cheer to decorNov 06, 2009 10:00 pm - From harvest festivals to tailgate football parties, the colorful fall season is in full swing. Crisp air and cooler nights signal the holidays are right around the corn...
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Refurbish furniture to keep it in style, save money and the earthNov 06, 2009 10:00 pm - Designers are always saying they can save us money with their sources and expertise, right? Well how about the trifecta: save money and the planet while delivering great...
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Flat screen shopping? Why now is a great time to buyNov 06, 2009 10:00 pm - Americans may be curbing spending across the board, but many are still willing to lay down their dollars for a certain kind of luxury - the high-tech kind that hangs on ...
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You don't have to spend a fortune to have great decorNov 06, 2009 10:00 pm - When it comes to home improvement trends, cheap is the new chic. From bargain hunting to making small updates that net big results, there are a host of ways to cash in o...
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Thanksgiving decorating from the landscapeNov 06, 2009 10:00 pm - If you are hosting Thanksgiving dinner and are looking for inexpensive ways to decorate, look no further than your own backyard. Mother Nature has generously provided al...
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Kids artwork: Frame it? Box it? Toss it?
Oct 30, 2009 11:00 pm - Having moved five times in the last nine years, Pam Syx, now of Venice, Fla., had many opportunities to chuck some of her two children's artwork along the way. Instead, ...
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High: Designers offer tips for bar seatingOct 30, 2009 11:00 pm - Confession time. I remodeled the kitchen in my first house, and then never bought stools for the counter that opened to the dining room. I was never sure how tall they s...
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Take specific steps to protect hybrid tea rose through winterOct 30, 2009 11:00 pm - Q. This is the first year I planted a hybrid tea rose. Because the flowers were so beautiful, I want to make sure the plant survives our winter. How do I prepare the pla...