Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Make the most of small living spacesMay 26, 2015 1:00 am - Tiny houses are a recent phenomenon and have spurred many businesses - from builders to decorating experts - looking to connect with consumers who want to go small. The ...
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Light bulbs that want to change your moodMay 25, 2015 7:14 am - Light bulbs used to be boring, says Consumer Reports. Dimming was about as high-tech as they got. But some LEDs have the potential to be much more, thanks to semiconduct...
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Time to start movinging your houseplants outsideMay 25, 2015 7:00 am - Houseplants: Move houseplants outside to protected areas once temperatures remain consistently above 40 degrees, even at night. Prevent any damage to the plants by gradu...
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1876 World's Fair inspired crazy quiltMay 25, 2015 1:01 am - Q. This is a photo of a handmade quilt that I have. It was made with geometric shaped pieces of velvet in a variety of colors and has a velvet border. Each piece is deco...
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Add style to any room with an accent wallMay 24, 2015 7:01 am - All walls are not created equal. Some are gifted with beautiful moldings; others feature a pair of exquisite windows; some provide a view via a set of doors; and still o...
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Ask your local plumbing suppliers about waxless toilet sealMay 24, 2015 1:00 am - By Henri De Marne Q. I love your column and want to thank you for all the wonderful advice you have given over the years. In a recent column, you mentioned a newer waxle...
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Some veggies offer 'a little something extra'May 24, 2015 1:00 am - My Louisiana-born mother had a word she used for a little something extra thrown in. It was "lagniappe" (pronounced lan-YAP), originally from the Andean Quechua language...
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From plantings to lighting, plan for the perfect partyMay 24, 2015 1:00 am - Your child is graduating from high school or college. A family member is getting married and you want to throw the reception or a shower. Your spouse is turning 40, 50 o...
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Annuals provide charm to your cottage gardenMay 23, 2015 1:00 am - The appearance of spontaneity is one the most charming characteristics of a cottage garden, and annuals are the perfect tools to achieve this effect. They help to alter ...
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Don't let your laundry room be an afterthoughtMay 22, 2015 6:00 am - The humble laundry room — although vital to the function of a household — has a reputation for being bland, dingy and tucked away in a basement or closet. You don't have...