Real Estate
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Create a work alcove of your ownJun 18, 2017 6:01 am - You don't need much real estate to work from home. In fact, you might only need a smartphone. The laptop has become like an appendage to the body; we take ours everywher...
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Sunny gardens demand praiseworthy perennialsJun 18, 2017 6:00 am - There are so many praiseworthy perennials for sunny gardens available at local garden centers; how can gardeners choose when planting a small space? If forced to choose ...
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Simpler, sleeker designs recommended for kitchen backsplashesJun 18, 2017 6:00 am - The kitchen backsplash — that surface behind the stovetop or sink that protects the wall from damage during cooking and dishwashing — has long been used to add color and...
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With water views this nice, who needs a real island?Jun 18, 2017 6:00 am - BISHOPVILLE, Md. - When Mario and Katerina Todorov are making Belgian waffles with fresh berries for their kids, they can look out any window in their kitchen and see wa...
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Beyond the formal corsage: Floral accessories get creativeJun 18, 2017 6:00 am - Want a memorable accessory for that big event? Think beyond the traditional pinned-on boutonniere or corsage, and consider wearing a piece of floral art. “There are thos...
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Moisture can cause cracking noisesJun 18, 2017 6:00 am - Q. My floor in the front part of my home has been making the loudest cracking noises I have ever heard. I built the home 15 years ago and that's how long this has been g...
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New-York Historical Society casts new light on Tiffany lampsJun 17, 2017 6:00 am - NEW YORK — A newly renovated section of the New-York Historical Society showcases dozens of lamps by Louis Comfort Tiffany, putting renewed focus on how the works were m...
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Windows are common elements unless otherwise stated in association's declarationJun 17, 2017 6:00 am - Q. Absent any specific wording in the declaration for our condominium, who is responsible for the care of windows? If it is the association that is responsible, can the ...
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Builders fill demand for 'instant gratification'Jun 17, 2017 6:00 am - The instant gratification world in which we live - with orders delivered on Sunday, or maybe soon by drone - has changed our expectations about everything we purchase, c...
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Easy as 1, 2, 3 - Make your container sing this summerJun 17, 2017 12:00 am - Creating a plant container that will provide a pop of color and refresh any landscape is a simpler and faster project than you may think. It takes only three components ...