Home Improvement
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Small sitting area appropriate for quiet spotJun 19, 2016 5:00 am - I would like to win because the area that I laid down some concrete tile on is looking tired and worn. I'm sure a lot can be done with this space, which is only 12-by-7 ...
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Carefully applied bleach could remove driveway rust stainsJun 19, 2016 1:00 am - Q. I have rust stains on my driveway and garage floor from the rusting of my car's undercarriage. I also have some rust stains on my front porch that were caused from th...
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Patio just a mishmash of furnitureJun 17, 2016 5:00 am - Every year I hope it will be the one in which I can afford to spend some money on my patio furniture and lighting. Our yard is beautiful with big trees, but our furnitur...
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Dark patio needs lighting upgradeJun 17, 2016 5:00 am - It's so boring and we have no lighting except one bulb by the back door. We could so use a makeover. And we have family (an additional 10 people) coming to stay with us ...
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More seating and color can make yard come to lifeJun 17, 2016 5:00 am - We get together with neighbors and family frequently but our backyard lacks the inviting party atmosphere. Our wish list includes: • Lighting. The only light by the step...
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Love what you see longer with lightingJun 12, 2016 7:23 am - Love what you see longer with lighting
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Fire tables, bowls and urns create warm atmosphereJun 12, 2016 7:16 am - It's difficult to imagine a more down-home, comfortable scene than sitting around a campfire in your backyard with your friends and children, toasting marshmallows and s...
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Groundcovers are taking up residence in the modern gardenJun 12, 2016 7:00 am - In residential landscapes from Northern Virginia to Southern California, a type of groundcover is gaining in popularity while at the same time keeping a low profile. Gro...
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Decks and patios go high techJun 12, 2016 7:00 am - Stars dot an inky sky. Heat lamps flare as shrimp skewers and tortilla chips dot tables of people chatting. Songs by Drake and Demi Lovato thrum a rhythmic background a...
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Nail holes from carpet tack strips can be repairedJun 12, 2016 5:00 am - Q. I'm considering covering the hardwood floors in two of my rooms and a hallway with wall-to-wall carpeting. The use of conventional tack strips, though, raises questio...