Real Estate
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Your turf lawn may need some summer help
Aug 18, 2019 7:00 AM - From mid-August through mid-September, add seed to bare spots in your lawn. Choose a seed mix that is appropriate for the amount of sun at your site. -
Prairie dropseed is among most beautiful native grasses
Aug 18, 2019 7:00 AM - Ornamental grasses are reaching their peak in late summer landscapes. Planted among perennials in borders, they contribute contrasting texture, form and movement to the design. And just as the blooms of many summer-flowering perennials begin to fade, grasses step up to take center stage. -
Expert tips for updating your front door
Aug 18, 2019 7:00 AM - How great would it be if you could just pop out your old front door, Lego-style, and replace it with a new one? In one bold move, you could change the look of your house from Moorish to modern farmhouse and at the same time make your home safer and more secure. -
Centerpieces, themes dress up an everyday table
Aug 18, 2019 7:00 AM - Setting a table should be a fun endeavor for the host, and it should reveal a zest for entertaining. Dinner parties -- no matter if it's an intimate dinner for two or an annual family gathering -- are special occasions. As a matter of fact, every day is a special day, so make sure each one is enjoyed to the fullest. -
Can't sleep? You probably need to make these changes
Aug 18, 2019 7:00 AM - Brain research has shown how relevant sleep is to health, so it's more important than ever to get a good night's sleep. In the bedroom, that means not just decorating in calming colors but also minimizing stressors and optimizing conditions for a restful night. -
Take precautions to ensure healthy tomato plantsAug 18, 2019 6:00 AM - Take precautions to ensure healthy tomato plants
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Porcelain vase was made around 1900 in France
Aug 18, 2019 6:01 AM - Q. I have enclosed a photo of a porcelain vase that I've had for years. It is decorated with hand-painted, beige flowers, vines and green leaves against a cream-colored background. The top has a raised, gold pattern between two gold bands. "J - P - L - France" is written on the bottom in green. Anything you can tell me about my vase will be appreciated. -
Deadlocked over deadbolts
Aug 18, 2019 6:00 AM - Q. The people who are buying my house hired a home inspector, and one of his recommendations strikes me as unreasonable. I have double-cylinder deadbolts on my front and back doors, but the home inspector says these locks should be changed so no key is needed to get out of the house.
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Textiles evolve to meet demand for sustainable materials
Aug 17, 2019 6:00 AM - Whether it's how they're made or what they're made of, textiles are evolving to meet consumer demand for sustainability. "There's a real push for sustainability now, and the home textiles industry is waking up to that consumer call," says Shannon Maher, chair of Home Products Development at the Fashion Institute of Technology, in New York. -
Hard to fool assessor with artificially low home sale price
Aug 17, 2019 6:00 AM - Q. I have a house for sale for $260,000, and I received a $220,000 offer for the house and a $40,000 offer for "fixtures." My assessment is $229,000. The buyer wants to keep the assessment (and property taxes) low.
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