Home and Garden
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Contractors overlook asbestos ceilingsDec 29, 2023 6:30 am - Q: I am a general contractor and recently encountered a situation of interest. While bidding on the remodeling of an older home, I noticed acoustic ceilings in severa...
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Sand can reduce amount of de-icing product neededDec 29, 2023 6:00 am - The winter weather has been relatively warm so far, but eventually there will be snow and ice in our area. Follow directions on bags of ice melting product when salting s...
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Home & garden calendarDec 29, 2023 6:00 am - Send events for this calendar to homes@dailyherald.com with “calendar listing” in the subject line. Deadline is two weeks prior to the event. Jan. 2 ...
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How to clear out home office clutterDec 26, 2023 7:06 am - Home offices have garnered more attention in recent years. Restrictions implemented as part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic forced many professionals to start wo...
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The checkered history of the poinsettia’s namesake and the flower’s origins get new attentionDec 23, 2023 6:15 am - SANTA FE, N.M. — Like Christmas trees, Santa and reindeer, the poinsettia has long been a ubiquitous symbol of the holiday season in the U.S. and across Europe. But now, ...
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Reverse mortgages and FHA approval for seniorsDec 22, 2023 7:00 am - Q. We are senior citizens who own a condominium with no mortgage. We want to stay in our condominium, however, our savings are dwindling, and our fixed income is not keep...
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The bathroom's an ideal place for many houseplants. Some are even happy in the showerDec 22, 2023 6:00 am - The term bathroom décor often conjures thoughts of decorative shelving, a framed print or perhaps a colorful shower curtain. But what about houseplants? Most houseplants...
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Home inspector explains comments against ‘needless litigations’Dec 21, 2023 6:00 am - Q: I look forward to your column as a weekly voice of common sense and reason. So I was surprised and offended by a statement you made in a recent article. Your main ...
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Houseplants less active in winter but still need attentionDec 19, 2023 11:01 pm - During the winter, most houseplants are not in an active growth phase — due to short day lengths, reduced humidity and lower temperatures — unless you are growing them in...
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Camellias don’t deserve their reputation as garden divasDec 19, 2023 9:19 am - Camellias, known as “the queens of the winter flowers,” have for some reason been saddled with an unfair reputation as being difficult. Yes, they are susceptible to fung...