Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Provide a consistent supply of nectar through the seasonsMay 01, 2016 7:18 am - While selecting perennials for beds and borders, choose plants that nourish bees and butterflies. Pollinators are responsible for the majority of pollination of flowerin...
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New shovels will not give you your gardening 'edge'May 01, 2016 7:12 am - Use an electric hand grinder to sharpen your spades. New spades do not come with a sharp edge and keeping the spades sharp will make gardening much easier. Try to keep t...
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Italian furniture makers strengthen brands through archivesMay 01, 2016 7:09 am - MILAN - Big Italian furniture brands turned out collections at the 55th Milan Furniture Fair that included neglected treasures from their archives, along with fresh inno...
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Smaller home opens up to the great outdoorsMay 01, 2016 7:08 am - HENDERSON, NEV. - The "Contemporary Farmhouse" constructed in a subdivision outside Las Vegas in what once had been a desert, is a modest-sized dwelling that lives big a...
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Pullout workspace is a concept that works in any roomMay 01, 2016 7:01 am - Pullout furniture is both vintage and cutting edge. The old-school breadboard is the grandmother of the ubiquitous cutting board we see in houses today. Any kitchen desi...
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Take care to ensure the return of your tulipsMay 01, 2016 7:01 am - Q. What can I do to ensure my tulips come back next year? A. Many a gardener anxiously awaits the arrival of spring, and the bloom of the tulip. If you're like me, a spr...
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Second-generation Hitchcock chairs are a great pairMay 01, 2016 7:01 am - Q. We have a pair of Hitchcock chairs, and I have enclosed a photo of one of them. They are old, in great condition and have the original finish. There are stencils on t...
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Labyrinths are winding their way into homeowners' yardsMay 01, 2016 6:22 am - The labyrinth is an ancient idea made new. The spiral design has been around since before recorded history, though no one is sure where the pattern originated or why. In...
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There are lots of name-brand options for concrete repairMay 01, 2016 3:00 am - Q. As a faithful reader of your column every week, I was disappointed with your answer to a question about garage floor pitting. You have solved a lot of problems with h...
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Every home needs a mudroomApr 30, 2016 7:22 am - Given the volatile weather this spring, we all need to be prepared for all conditions, all of the time. Boots, umbrellas, coats and hats pile up the minute you and your ...