Home and Garden
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Clean bird feeders to keep the birds healthyJan 15, 2025 6:54 pm - You’re helping out the bird population by filling your backyard feeders regularly. But are you missing a step that will put the bird population in peril?
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Easy as a breeze: Air plants don’t need soil and can be displayed any which way
Jan 15, 2025 6:47 pm - If you’re looking for a houseplant that’s as unique as it is low-maintenance, why not try air plants, members of the Tillandsia genus in the Bromeliad family?
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Buyer was ignored during home inspectionJan 15, 2025 6:20 pm - A buyer was basically shut out of the home inspection process and now is facing several problems. Who’s at fault here?
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The January question: How long can holiday decor stay up?Jan 09, 2025 6:49 pm - Those who tire of holiday decor soon after the end of the holiday may not be happy to learn there’s no state law regulating when to remove the lights and inflatables. What can an association board do about it?
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Nature’s leftovers: How colorful fruits, seeds sustain wildlife as winter progressesJan 09, 2025 6:22 am - Certain shrubs with colorful fruits and seeds are not always the first food choice of birds and mammals in the winter, but they do provide sustenance when preferred foods are scarce.
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5 cleaning projects for a snowy day
Jan 07, 2025 11:16 pm - It’s winter and that means we’re spending more time indoors. The hours, days, weekends that we’re stuck inside because of inclement weather are a perfect time to tackle a seasonal or deep cleaning task. Do you need some ideas? Well, we’ve got some! Don’t worry, these can be done in an hour, or maybe two.
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The 6 grossest spots in your home, and how to clean them
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Will adding solar film to my windows help with temperature control?Jan 07, 2025 8:31 pm - Solar film applied to your windows can help you block out the heat of the summer, or retain heat in the winter. The key is knowing what film to use and how and where to install it.
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Living fences. Leaves with holes. A lived-in vibe. And other likely garden trends for 2025
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Midwinter in your yard is for the birdsJan 07, 2025 7:52 pm - This time of year is good for indoor gardening, and particularly good for those wanting to attract birds to their yard.