Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Harmful magnolia scale secretes sticky honeydewJul 24, 2016 7:00 am - This is the time of year to check closely for magnolia scale, an insect about the size of a pencil eraser. Typically found on the underside of magnolia branches, the sca...
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Nine notable innovations from Dwell on DesignJul 24, 2016 7:00 am - Contemporary design devotees circled their sleek, Wi-Fi-enabled wagons at the annual Dwell on Design show in downtown Los Angeles late last month to commune with like-mi...
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For a change of kitchen pace, investigate shades of grayJul 24, 2016 7:00 am - If you ask a thousand people to name their favorite color, you might get one that would say gray. But look at any lifestyle or shelter magazine and you'll see that gray ...
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Add interest to the landscape with variegated plantsJul 24, 2016 7:00 am - Gardeners are always looking for ways to spice up their gardens. We scour garden center benches for new annuals, unusual perennials and trendy tropicals, or we plant hip...
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Mahogany parlor chairs are circa 1840Jul 24, 2016 6:01 am - Q. My husband and I were given two identical antique mahogany chairs by an elderly man who had been the curator of our local museum. He also worked at a New York museum ...
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Good things in small packagesJul 24, 2016 6:01 am - The saying goes that "Good things come in small packages." That is true when it comes to perfume and jewelry, but in regard to real estate, it's something completely dif...
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Many products clean pine sap from bricksJul 24, 2016 5:00 am - Q. I enjoy your column in our local paper. Here's the problem I need help with: We have a large pine tree in our backyard. It hangs over our brick patio, and subsequentl...
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How to pick the perfect front doorJul 23, 2016 7:00 am - Your front door serves several purposes. It lets in sunlight and guests, and keeps out the cold. It's the backdrop for your holiday wreath and your first line of home de...
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Bring light, technology and storage into your kitchenJul 22, 2016 6:00 am - Many homeowners view the kitchen as the center of the home, and they are willing to spend extra time and money selecting amenities and appliances that reflect their pers...
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Salt & Sundry owner on gifts, outdoor parties and moreJul 22, 2016 5:00 am - Amanda McClements, owner and creative director of the Washington, D.C., home boutique Salt & Sundry, was a recent guest on the newspaper's Home Front online chat. Here i...