Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Art in the garden: Shrubs offer parade of fall colorSep 16, 2013 1:01 am - Fall is the season to revel in the magnificent colors of changing leaves. Maples and oaks lead the parade but there are some shrubs with outstanding fall color, and thei...
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Is a free-standing tub a good idea?Sep 15, 2013 1:02 am - Q. After years of saving our money and waiting for our children to move out, my wife and I plan to turn one of our extra bedrooms into a large bathroom. We’re going high...
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Lanterns light up your house in myriad waysSep 15, 2013 1:00 am - I use lanterns in year-round decorating. But in the fall, working lanterns into my seasonal displays is an absolute must. Greet visitors with a warm welcome when they vi...
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How to make a fabulous fall mantelSep 15, 2013 1:00 am - Fall is here and it’s time to celebrate this glorious season in your decor. One of the easiest — and most powerful — places you can trick up for autumn is the fireplace ...
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Faux flowers and plants can liven up homeSep 15, 2013 1:00 am - If there's somewhere in your home that needs livening up but it's not practical to use real plants, consider using faux flowers and greenery. And don't worry about it. ...
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Child's 'theme' bedroom too easily outgrownSep 14, 2013 1:00 am - Sophistication, flexibility, quality. You might associate those words with high-end home design and furniture, but they also describe what today's parents want for their...
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Furnishings can hide defects from home inspectorSep 13, 2013 12:15 am - Q. I’m in escrow to buy a home, and the sellers still live there. With all of the furnishings and personal effects covering walls and floors and filling the closets and ...
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Contemporary fireplaces are popular choice for buyersSep 13, 2013 12:00 am - From ancient fire pits to today's linear styles, a fireplace has always held a bit of magic. Today that magic might look like this: A young couple cuddles up on their so...
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Antiques lover finds new ideas to accent cherished piecesSep 10, 2013 1:00 am - Like many antiques enthusiasts, Genoa collector Debby Karl had humble beginnings. “When I started, I just bought whatever caught my eye,” she recalls. “I was raising you...
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Kitchen-sink choice leaves her feeling drainedSep 08, 2013 1:02 am - Q. I plan on having a new kitchen sink installed this fall and I’m stuck on what type to get. Because I don’t have a dishwasher, I like the idea of having one large sing...