Articles filed under Decor
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Four simple steps toward a healthier homeJun 14, 2019 7:00 am - Can your home help you get healthier? Interior designers say clients don't just want help creating a more beautiful home anymore. They want to create living spaces where...
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Half-doll whisk brooms came in handyJun 09, 2019 7:01 am - Q. I have owned the item seen in this photo for some time and really don't know what it is used for or if it has any value. The female figurine is porcelain and attached...
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First limit pests and disease and then treat responsiblyJun 09, 2019 7:00 am - It's bound to happen in the garden. The foliage is spotted, yellowing or curling. Or something is enjoying leaves as a snack. Our first reaction might be to reach for pe...
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Dogs won't fetch muchJun 02, 2019 7:01 am - Q. I have included this picture of a pottery dog I am curious about. It is one of a pair, and I think they are Labrador retrievers. One is black, and the other is yellow...
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These annuals are easiest in perennial bordersJun 02, 2019 7:00 am - Even perennial purists can't deny that annuals are color powerhouses. Planted in the border, they provide playful pops of color when perennials are on a blooming break. ...
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Fountains, ponds, stoves and firepits all enhance backyard oasesJun 02, 2019 6:00 am - Given the opportunity, all of us would like to create an unforgettable, cozy oasis in our suburban backyard or even on our rooftop deck in the city. Most of us envision ...
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Small seating area has charming potentialJun 02, 2019 6:00 am - Our house has side entrances with a side driveway. Over the years we have tried to create a serene sitting area off the kitchen door. My ideal space would be a comfortab...
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Backyard needs to be more baby-friendlyJun 02, 2019 6:00 am - As a proud parent of a 15-month-old, we bought our first house 12 months ago. Our baby girl just took her first steps in our forever home. Now that it is getting warm ou...
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Shrubs, trees near house become overgrownJun 02, 2019 6:00 am - Where to begin with our backyard … there are so many terrible places. Should we start at the sun-baked south side, where a narrow "garden" between our house and the prop...
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Nautical decor with modern panacheJun 01, 2019 7:00 am - Designers are playing with the idea of nautical decor in new ways, with furnishings and style notes that say “classic contemporary” instead of “kitschy cute.” There migh...