Articles filed under Decor
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Edison lit up lives with his inventionsSep 02, 2018 7:00 am - Q. This is a photo of my Thomas A. Edison phonograph that is in very good condition. It has a brass horn and 40 to 50 cylinders. Only a few of the cylinders are in good ...
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Don't forget sconces in your lighting planSep 02, 2018 6:00 am - Lighting a room seems simple: Plug in a lamp or flip a switch. Not so fast. “Nothing enhances a space more than a thoughtful lighting plan,” says interior designer Micha...
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Fall decor forecast calls for unexpected combinationsSep 02, 2018 6:00 am - Unfettered from dated conventions that urged us to pick a decor style and stick to it, more and more designers and retailers this fall are blending decorative elements a...
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Paint techniques that jazz up your roomsSep 01, 2018 7:00 am - How you want to feel in your home generally determines the way it looks. Choosing a style that is appropriate for your home is a personal choice. Your home's decor will ...
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Kid leaving for college? Hands off their bedroom, for nowAug 30, 2018 11:00 pm - If your child is just off to college and you've been dreaming of all the ways you could use that suddenly lifeless bedroom, you may want to put down the paintbrush and h...
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New wood-like tiles perfect for beachfront homesAug 30, 2018 11:00 pm - Although tile that looks like wood has been around for a few years, I don't think there is a home improvement store or tile distributor anywhere in North America that ha...
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Color the fall garden with shrubsAug 30, 2018 11:00 pm - Trees take center stage in fall, their foliage blazing in shades of orange, red and yellow. What's a gardener to do if she doesn't have room to plant an oak or a maple? ...
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Vintage windup toy appeals to collectorsAug 26, 2018 7:01 am - Q. I have enclosed a picture of an "Amos 'n' Andy" windup metal toy car. I think it was made around 1930 by Louis Marx Toy Co. It measures over 7 inches long, 5 inches h...
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Send them off to college with houseplantsAug 22, 2018 11:00 pm - While you are loading the car with everything your college-bound student needs for their dorm room, remember to save space for some houseplants. They are more than just...
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Authenticity is in the detailsAug 19, 2018 7:01 am - Q. Enclosed is a picture of Roseville vase that I have. Marked on the bottom is the name "Roseville." It is about 7 inches tall and in perfect condition. The flowers are...