Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Who says Christmas trees have to be three-dimensional — or trees?Dec 22, 2013 12:00 am - O Christmas … decal? Don’t rule it out. In recent years, websites such as Apartment Therapy, which specializes in small-space living and related urban conundrums, have f...
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Art from Bali is wonderful to contemplateDec 21, 2013 4:00 am - Q. When I was 12 or 13 years old I walked into a store that sold “different” items. I saw a head figure made of wood and bought it. It is now 40 years later and I would ...
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Improved basement is for office and entertainmentDec 21, 2013 12:00 am - Roslyn and David are busy people with some serious hobbies. Roslyn is an A-1 cook, and David is a dedicated do-it-yourselfer who knows his way around a toolbox. Nine yea...
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Roof damage can go deeper than shinglesDec 21, 2013 12:00 am - Q. I had a tree limb fall on my roof, but I could not see any damage to the shingles. There wasn’t a leak in the last rains, but when I went into the attic I found some ...
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Fireplace is focal point of master bedroom makeoverDec 21, 2013 12:00 am - Sue and Shouvik are a busy young couple with full-time jobs, a 2-year-old son, and a newborn baby. Life is hectic, and these two need a place to escape the daily hustle ...
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Sellers afraid to disclose unpermitted additionDec 19, 2013 9:07 am - Q. Six years ago, we enlarged our house without a building permit. The addition was built by a qualified contractor, but we knew that didn’t make it legal. Now we are pl...
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Hackberry's worth a second lookDec 17, 2013 4:30 am - With many trees and shrubs now bereft of leaves and flowers, more subtle aspects of the landscape come into focus. A tree that many people hardly notice captures my full...
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How early is too early to plant?Dec 16, 2013 12:07 pm - “Plant early and you’ll plant often” is an old saying containing more than a kernel of caution. Timing is everything in gardening. Start too soon and you’ll lose your c...
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Inventiveness, eclecticism can be celebrated over the holidaysDec 15, 2013 4:45 am - Following the general trend in home décor, holiday trim and accessories this year are an eclectic mix of traditional and nontraditional colors and styles. Remember when ...
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Be careful when applying ice treatmentsDec 15, 2013 4:30 am - When using ice melting chemicals on slippery areas, follow directions carefully. Many people apply too much ice melt, which can cause damage to walks and adjacent plants...