Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Gifts to warm the host's heartDec 07, 2018 5:00 am - We love home gifts for the holidays because, functional or decorative, they can either be put to use for holiday parties (think serving stands, champagne glasses and aud...
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Art pottery in Bushberry pattern a hot commodityDec 02, 2018 6:01 am - Q. This is a photo of a pottery vase that I bought at a yard sale in the 1970s for $5. It is around 15 inches tall and is decorated with a matte-brown glaze. The leaves ...
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Birds appreciate the help they find throughout winterDec 02, 2018 6:00 am - Many of our feathered friends decide to remain in our gardens, declining invitations to follow some gardeners who “fly off” to Florida, Arizona or other balmy spots. The...
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Four suburban homeowners win room makeoversDec 02, 2018 5:00 am - The Daily Herald's Room For Living room-makeover contest drew entries from nearly 280 readers this year, our highest turnout yet. We profiled 15 finalists in makeover de...
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Houseplants make a wonderful holiday giftDec 02, 2018 5:00 am - It is the season for giving and receiving plants as gifts. It is important to protect the plants from cold winter temperatures when bringing them home. Most garden cente...
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How mastering your thermostat could save you a bundleDec 01, 2018 5:00 am - Want to trim your heating costs this winter? Learning how to effectively use your house's thermostat can help you slash those utility bills. The average household spends...
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Compare ratings to find an effective air cleanerDec 01, 2018 5:00 am - Q. Several of my children have allergies so I want to use room air cleaners in their bedrooms. I have seen many advertisements with great claims for effectiveness. What ...
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Traditional fence or borderline hedge? Each has advantagesDec 01, 2018 5:00 am - Consider a hedge if you're in need of a fence. When managed properly, hedges cost less, outlast wooden fences, are more attractive than most walls, and produce wildlife ...
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Video doorbells are winning over residents – and policeNov 30, 2018 5:00 am - On her birthday, Nancy Traylor of Richmond, Virginia, received an unwelcome surprise. The real estate agent and her husband were celebrating near the Chesapeake Bay, abo...
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Five ways to get home improvement fundsNov 30, 2018 5:00 am - Homeowners have been bitten hard by the remodeling bug. For proof, consider that over 50 percent of those recently polled by Houzz indicated they plan to start or contin...