Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Japan's Taisho Period inspired urnsFeb 22, 2015 4:01 am - Q. I am enclosing a photo of two "cookie jars" or urns that have been in my family for over 60 years. I recently read your column featuring Satsuma vases, and mine are s...
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Finding beauty in the cold light of dayFeb 21, 2015 6:00 am - For restless gardeners, the next four weeks offer a window for sowing spring peas. Common garden peas, snow peas, snap peas - all will take to the frigid soil like duckl...
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Dual-use furnishings can be elegant, functionalFeb 21, 2015 6:00 am - No young woman wants to wear sensible shoes with a fancy ensemble. It's a turnoff to pair a stylish outfit with grandmotherly footwear. When sensible furnishings are dis...
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Humble mudroom a necessity during snowy wintersFeb 20, 2015 5:00 am - There may not be a room in America more adored at this moment than the humble mudroom. Many older homes in regions where snow falls have been built with at least one suc...
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Tall and handsome dressers for small placesFeb 19, 2015 10:00 pm - Dressers, which are often the catchall for socks, pajamas and off-duty garb such as jeans and T-shirts, are just as important as closets. Unfortunately, they're also not...
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How to keep those cut flowers looking their bestFeb 17, 2015 5:00 am - To keep cut flowers fresh, place them in room-temperature water as soon as possible. With a sharp knife or pruners, make an angled cut at least 1 inch from the end of ea...
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Booster fans could help make up for weak airflowFeb 17, 2015 12:00 am - Q. Do you recommend booster fans to push more air to rooms farthest away from the furnace? I've tried adjusting the dampers, but that doesn't seem to solve the problem f...
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Bartlett taking orders for replacement treesFeb 17, 2015 12:00 am - The village of Bartlett is taking orders on a first-come, first-served basis for new trees that will replace those removed because of the destructive emerald ash borer. ...
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Don't give up on finding replacements for mother's chinaFeb 16, 2015 5:00 am - Q. I have enclosed a picture of a piece of my mother's china. Marked on the back of each dish is a lion above a crown and the words “Made in England — Royal Doulton — En...
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Kitchens double as party hot spotsFeb 16, 2015 12:01 am - Since prehistoric times, the hearth of a dwelling has been the most important feature in the home. Fire produced warmth for cold climates and also heat so food could be ...