Home Improvement
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Make the most of your tiny bathroomJun 12, 2015 6:00 am - The charming 1930s-era brick home we bought in Washington, D.C., eight years ago had exactly what we were looking for: enough space for our small family with room to gro...
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Keep central air conditioner clear and clean of debrisJun 07, 2015 12:00 am - Q. My central air conditioner is serviced every several years. It seems to be running fine, but I wonder if I can do an efficiency tuneup to it myself between regular se...
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Water tank's pressure-relief valve is key safety componentJun 07, 2015 12:00 am - Q. We have a Weil-McLain water tank operating as a third zone on our boiler. It is located next to the boiler in the usual small room in the lower level of our raised ra...
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How to take back your garageJun 06, 2015 7:00 am - “The garage is where clutter goes to die,” jokes Amanda M. LeBlanc, a professional organizer in Birmingham, Alabama. Many of you said the same thing in Consumer Reports'...
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Ask your local plumbing suppliers about waxless toilet sealMay 24, 2015 1:00 am - By Henri De Marne Q. I love your column and want to thank you for all the wonderful advice you have given over the years. In a recent column, you mentioned a newer waxle...
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From plantings to lighting, plan for the perfect partyMay 24, 2015 1:00 am - Your child is graduating from high school or college. A family member is getting married and you want to throw the reception or a shower. Your spouse is turning 40, 50 o...
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Don't let your laundry room be an afterthoughtMay 22, 2015 6:00 am - The humble laundry room — although vital to the function of a household — has a reputation for being bland, dingy and tucked away in a basement or closet. You don't have...
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Big family needs lighting, seatingMay 21, 2015 1:00 am - Help! We are a family of eight and love to eat outside, but there just isn't proper seating. The rattan furniture is broken and mismatched and the lighting is horrible. ...
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Barbecue, here we comeMay 21, 2015 1:00 am - Looking forward to a family/friend backyard barbecue. While the area isn't terrible, it does need sprucing up. The deck is 5 years old and should be power washed. Addit...
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Keep the party outsideMay 21, 2015 1:00 am - Keep the party outside! This is what I try to do in the summer. We have a great, flat and open backyard that has plenty of room to entertain and play outdoor summer game...