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Planning a renovation? How to get your home ready
Aug 16, 2019 6:00 AM - Prepping your home for a major renovation means more than just draping old sheets over the furniture. Your goal should be to keep the contents of each room intact when the construction is done. Here's how to do that. -
Collector is curious about carvings
Aug 11, 2019 7:01 AM - Q. The piece of furniture in this photo is at least 78 years old. I remember it as a small child and have always found a place for it in my homes. Are the carvings machine- or hand-carved? Sometimes I'm sure they are hand-carved, and then I think they must be machine-carved. Any information you can give me about this piece will be appreciated. -
Flea markets and antique markets offer something special
Aug 11, 2019 6:01 AM - Summertime is synonymous with outdoor plans and good weather. Summer is also synonymous with open-air markets. Flea markets and antique markets have something special. -
Creativity, functionality both matter in playroom decor
Aug 12, 2019 6:46 AM - Go bold. Stay practical. Think long-term. These are among the tips offered by interior decorators for creating a fresh, fun -- even inspiring -- playroom for kids. -
For fuller displays, it's time to divide German irises
Aug 16, 2019 6:26 AM - Iris germanica, commonly called German or bearded iris, is a flamboyant, late-spring bloomer with glamorous flowers made up of parts with names such as standards, falls and beards. -
Keep the summer swelter from trapping you inside
Aug 9, 2019 7:00 AM - A cold Negroni on the porch sounds awfully enticing -- until you open the door and are assaulted by a blast of muggy, oppressive air. High heat and humidity will make even the most nature-loving homeowner want to stay indoors, crank up the air conditioning and not emerge until the leaves change color. -
Many varieties of ferns grow in Midwest shade gardens
Aug 4, 2019 7:00 AM - Most of the 12,000 species of ferns on the planet are found growing in tropical rainforests. While gardens in the Midwest do not offer the same cultural conditions as a rainforest, they provide suitable growing conditions for many types of ferns. -
Tasteful taxidermy adds to a centuries-old tradition
Aug 3, 2019 6:00 AM - I can remember entering my in-laws den in Virginia nearly 20 years ago, and I was aghast at the many antlers that hung in the den walls. However, animal lovers and evolved hunters can still bring the outdoors in with more tasteful 'taxidermy.' -
From zen to zany: Backyards with style and personality
Aug 2, 2019 7:00 AM - For some people, backyards aren't just backyards anymore. "We're seeing everything from Zen retreats for al fresco yoga to whimsical children's spaces that go way beyond the typical swing set," says Jennifer Bringle, editor in chief of Casual Living magazine. -
Is your home getting too smart for you?
Aug 1, 2019 7:35 AM - Your home is getting smarter, but how smart is too smart? The author suggests that you think carefully before spending a lot of money on the latest technology trends.
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