Home Improvement
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Wonderful deck needs accessorizedJun 17, 2018 6:00 am - My father-in-law built this deck 12 years ago. It can survive a hurricane! Raising three daughters and getting through the recession has set us back quite a bit. My husb...
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Outdoors make house more like homeJun 17, 2018 6:00 am - My husband and I purchased our home with the plan to fix it up a bit and move quickly. Three kids, a dog and almost 11 years later, we are still fixing it up. It's now t...
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Every yard has limitationsJun 17, 2018 6:00 am - Our backyard is bare, except for a sad and sagging bench. It does not allow us to enjoy the outdoor space during the warmer months. We can't entertain outdoors at all. I...
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Accessories will create the ambience you craveJun 10, 2018 6:00 am - Ambience is the mood or atmosphere of a certain environment and many factors contribute to it when you are talking about the outdoors surrounding your home. Patios or de...
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Beyond the plastic gate: Baby-proofing in styleJun 09, 2018 6:00 am - It's a headache known to many new parents: Suddenly, your stylish abode morphs into a menagerie of outlet covers and cabinet locks. While the phrases "baby-proofing" and...
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Expert advice needed to create a cozy spaceJun 03, 2018 6:00 am - Our backyard is awful. It is very small and has no character at all. While the fence is only a few years old, it has turned to that ugly gray. The deck is too big and fa...
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A new beginning deserves a new backyardJun 03, 2018 6:00 am - We are a newlywed couple who just bought a fixer-upper in November. We have worked extremely hard with the help of both of our families to get the inside of our house to...
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Yard has become an embarrassment to familyJun 03, 2018 6:00 am - Because I am embarrassed to have the ugliest backyard on my block, I want to have a place where I can entertain and not feel ashamed this is my yard. The backyard needs ...
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Great garden and yard findsJun 03, 2018 6:00 am - Isn't it satisfying to find a new item that you have never seen on anyone else's patio and then use it when your friends stop by for a barbecue or fire pit conversation?...
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Advantages of natural lightJun 02, 2018 6:00 am - Q. I like natural light and thought I could save some electricity on lighting by installing a skylight or tubular skylight. Which type is better? A. Although the amount...