Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Pest problems go away with some elbow greaseDec 29, 2019 5:00 am - If you have a home greenhouse or a greenhouse window, clear it out and wash all of the pots, trays, shelves and benches. Cleaning your greenhouse thoroughly will reduce ...
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Bring spring indoors early - very early - by forcing bulbsDec 28, 2019 6:20 am - Daffodils sitting on a windowsill against a backdrop of white snow make a fragrant and pretty midwinter scene. This picture, with bulbs "forced" for early bloom, takes p...
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Retro wood paneling is having another design momentDec 26, 2019 10:00 pm - Design trends come and go, but some have a funny way of resurfacing years after they first became popular. Homeowners who may have been considering renovating their home...
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Winter brings dark, dreary days. Don't let your space follow suitDec 26, 2019 10:00 pm - When winter sets in and days are shorter and darker, the change in light can wreak havoc on our sleep schedules and moods. But coming home and sitting in a poorly lit, d...
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Antique marble-top plant stand made in ChinaDec 22, 2019 6:01 am - Q: I bought this antique plant stand at an antiques auction almost 40 years ago. It is in very good condition, and it is about 36 inches tall with a pink mark on top. It...
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Your design style can proclaim, Oh, Palm Beach!Dec 22, 2019 6:00 am - Palm Beach: Just the sound of the name is powerful enough to conjure visions of beautiful estates, swaying palm trees and elegant soirees. Since its founding in 1909, Pa...
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When temperatures dip, spend indoor time with your houseplantsDec 22, 2019 6:00 am - During the winter, most houseplants are not in an active growth phase because of short day lengths, reduced humidity and lower temperatures, unless you are growing them ...
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Put these popular voice-assistance accessories at the top of your listDec 21, 2019 6:00 am - If any of your family members or friends think they couldn't live without Alexa or Google Assistant, give them a voice-activated accessory to be used in tandem. From enh...
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Home office hits for 2019: Give a working-from-home pal a gift that gets the job doneDec 20, 2019 5:00 am - If you've run out of gift ideas for your sports-loving family member or foodie friend, what can you get them? If they work remotely — as millions of others now do — gift...
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Holiday hosting in small spacesDec 20, 2019 5:00 am - Gatherings of family and friends are a big part of the holiday season. Hosting such gatherings can be a great way to show loved ones how much you appreciate them, and ho...