Deborah Donovan
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Housewalks for the holidaysNov 22, 2007 10:00 pm - Christmas housewalks offer a chance to see the many different ways people celebrate and decorate for the holidays. Gold-framed Christmas cards from the White House hang ...
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More homeowners switching to energy-efficient furnacesNov 19, 2007 10:00 pm - As we go into winter with prices of natural gas rising yet again, more homeowners are giving some thought to energy-efficient furnaces. Any furnace you buy today is at ...
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Advice to consider before replacing furnaceNov 17, 2007 10:00 pm - Here are issues and information to consider when you are thinking about installing an energy-efficient furnace. A more expensive, energy-efficient furnace might not pay ...
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Look beyond tried-and-true houseplants to brighten the holidaysNov 17, 2007 10:00 pm - Poinsettias make quick decorations for your home or hostess gifts when you're visiting during the holidays. But what if you want something a little different? Local nurs...
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They promise you a rose gardenNov 10, 2007 10:00 pm - Are you dreaming of gorgeous roses that are easy to grow? Easy Elegance from Bailey Nurseries in Minnesota swears they have them. The new ones in the collection for next...
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Souvenirs from the 1933 World's FairNov 10, 2007 10:00 pm - You might think that even a World's Fair would have a tough time influencing housing design in the middle of the Great Depression on the brink of World War II. But Chic...
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Design inspiration: Award-winning solutions to real-life challengesNov 10, 2007 10:00 pm - From updating vintage buildings to infusing new drywall boxes with style, 16 interior designers created award-winning projects. The Illinois-based designers were recentl...
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Fall for colorNov 03, 2007 11:00 pm - Are you looking for more fall color in your yard? Thanks to the weather, this has generally not been the best year for color. But if you plan and plant, you can do bet...
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Joie de vivre comes calling this fallNov 03, 2007 11:00 pm - Most homes can be brightened with a touch from France's Basque country. New this season from Tissage Moutet is this 67-by-67-inch Eiffel Tower tablecloth for $160. Many...
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Builders turn to auctions as an alternativeNov 02, 2007 11:00 pm - Robert Lord builds stunning homes with million-dollar price tags. Generally the public does not even get to tour these homes because they are sold so quickly or built fo...