Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Get a floor with more: When it's time to remodel, think with your feet firstMay 16, 2020 7:00 am - Want to dramatically reinvent your living space and prioritize the remodeling projects on your to-do list? Don't think top-down; think bottom-up by devoting dollars to n...
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Social isolation, and video chats, are renewing attention to the art of the bookshelfMay 15, 2020 7:00 am - Bookshelves are having a moment. Not long ago, their epitaph was being written. IKEA's redesign of its Billy unit to accommodate objects other than books was cited as ev...
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Tips for creating a dog-friendly outdoor space at homeMay 11, 2020 6:00 am - A beautiful backyard for both you and your family to enjoy and for your dog to romp around in can be achieved in the same space. A little extra planning is all it takes....
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Let me explain why I'm crazy about chairsMay 10, 2020 7:01 am - I am fascinated and intrigued by the beauty and diversity of designs contained in some households. I am always curious about the relationship between furniture and owner...
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Healthy soil will increase your gardening pleasureMay 10, 2020 7:00 am - If your soil is too alkaline, elemental or granulated sulfur may be added to lower the pH level. Rhododendrons and azaleas are examples of plants that can benefit from s...
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A modest suburban garden produces flavorful soupsMay 10, 2020 7:00 am - If a bowl of soup is one of your favorite meals, why not plant a soup garden this year? It will not only make the most delicious soups you have ever tasted, it will also...
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New love for pretty, old-fashioned Grandmother's GardensMay 10, 2020 7:00 am - Even before the coronavirus crisis sparked renewed interest in vegetable gardens and victory gardens, there's been a movement toward more traditional gardening aesthetic...
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While similar, Arbor and Earth days are differentMay 10, 2020 6:00 am - Q: Are Earth Day and Arbor Day the same thing? How are they celebrated in our area? A: Earth Day and Arbor Day are two closely related, but separate events. The greatest...
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Looking to automate your house? Start small with basic smart home devicesMay 09, 2020 7:00 am - Dreaming of a domicile with state-of-the-art technology and futuristic features that will make your neighbors jealous? Truth is, you don't need NASA's budget or know-how...
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Owners look to individualize their homes with tileMay 03, 2020 7:00 am - Since before the birth of Christ, tiles have existed throughout the Mediterranean, Middle East and North Africa. Ceramic techniques and traditional motifs have been carr...