Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Thoughtfully plan every inch of your homeApr 19, 2015 7:00 am - Architect Sarah Susanka proves that even a simple hallway can be transformed into a design feature with stunning wood details. Known for her philosophy of coaxing houses...
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Epoxy glue allows for easy fix of small driveway chipsApr 19, 2015 12:00 am - Q. Our year-old concrete sidewalk has an egg-sized piece that is cracking and separating from the concrete. Can we glue that piece down with a special glue? Or should we...
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Apply these rules and see your home in a whole new lightApr 18, 2015 7:30 am - It's amazing what good lighting can do. Besides making you look more attractive, it can be energizing, relaxing or simply illuminating — accentuating a room's best featu...
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Growing lettuce is easyApr 18, 2015 7:15 am - Lettuce loves growing in the cool weather of spring. It shrugs off light frosts, although growing temperatures between 45 and 75 are preferred. Lettuce is so easy to gro...
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Spring is best time to divide your perennialsApr 18, 2015 7:00 am - Most perennials are best divided in spring when they are showing a couple inches of growth. A sharp, flat garden spade works best for this job. When dividing a plant, c...
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Soil amendments improve properties, help plants thriveApr 18, 2015 7:00 am - Mother Nature provides plenty to grow healthy lawns, gardens and landscapes. But as many homeowners know, some lawns may need a little extra boost to complement nature. ...
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Identify your microclimatesApr 18, 2015 1:01 am - Q. What are microclimates, and how do you identify them in your home garden? A. My definition of success as a gardener is finding the ideal conditions for plants to thri...
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Berkey and Gay Furniture Co. known for exceptional workApr 17, 2015 6:00 am - Q. I would like to know the history and estimated value of the china cabinet seen in this photo. My grandmother probably purchased it in Northeastern Ohio or Northwester...
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Today's Hawaiian style departs from tiki kitsch with subtlety and tasteApr 17, 2015 6:00 am - Now that it's spring — at least the calendar says it is — we can begin visually warming up our nests by employing one of today's biggest emerging home design trends: Haw...
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Easy makeovers for your front door, doormatApr 17, 2015 1:01 am - Spring has sprung, and the time has come again to freshen up your home after a long winter. Makeovers can be easy without the need for any major renovations. Most homes,...