Home and Garden
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A portable air conditioner can save money
Jul 4, 2020 6:00 AM - Q: I am trying to run my central air conditioner less to save electricity. Would using a portable air conditioner use less electricity? Does one have to be vented outdoors through a window?
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Touchless tech to the rescue
Jul 4, 2020 6:00 AM - Fears of COVID-19 have kept millions of Americans indoors and socially distant over the past several months. But while sequestering at home decreases your risk of contact with others and acquiring coronavirus, staying behind closed doors isn't foolproof. -
Good fences make good neighbors of humans, wildlife
Jul 3, 2020 7:00 AM - Fences are the best way to prevent deer and other foraging animals from damaging gardens, landscape plants and orchards, but they can be expensive, and difficult or time-consuming to install. -
Millennial Money: How to plan and budget for DIY goals now
Jun 28, 2020 6:12 AM - Although now might seem like the perfect time for DIY home improvement, be sure to consider our new reality. Plan the project's size, type and budget to fit current circumstances.
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Most suburban hedges are pruned incorrectly
Jun 28, 2020 7:00 AM - Many hedges in the home landscape are not pruned properly and are usually wider at the top than the base. -
Plant splashes of purple throughout the garden
Jun 28, 2020 7:00 AM - The danger when planting purple-foliaged plants is overdoing it. Using too many can create a black hole in the garden. Instead, strategically position small groups in different areas in the landscape to provide continuity. -
Have a healthy, green lawn without using chemicalsJun 28, 2020 6:00 AM - Q: I have been practicing organic lawn care for many years. How do I talk to my neighbors about the benefits of natural lawn care practices?
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Two questions about shingle roofing problems
Jun 28, 2020 6:00 AM - Q: The home we are buying has two layers of shingle roofing. The seller assures us that the top layer is only a year old, but our home inspector says the new shingles were installed without a layer of felt.
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Inspired designs sparked by things of interest
Jun 27, 2020 7:00 AM - Often when I design rooms in show houses or the lobby of a condo or hotel, the viewing public always asks questions that make you truly think about the design process. Besides asking questions about where I find my furnishings or the particulars of a certain fabric, people always ask about what inspired the room. -
Sudden summer heat has gardeners dancing a seasonal salsa
Jun 27, 2020 7:00 AM - The hydrangeas that came through the late spring frost unscathed are beginning to bloom. For many folks, hydrangeas are as timeless and carefree as summer itself. They also signal a transition to a more challenging moment in the garden's year.
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