Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Enjoy a bath in ‘sparkling’ waterAug 25, 2013 1:01 am - Q. I’m a big fan of your column and need a little help. My wife and I are thinking about remodeling our bathroom and want to include a whirlpool. But, we’re looking for ...
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How to design a closet that worksAug 25, 2013 1:00 am - It seems like we never have enough closet space, and it seems the little space we have in our closets is crammed and unorganized. Let’s see how we can fix that. Start by...
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Furniture fair focuses on eco-friendly items for kitchen, bathAug 25, 2013 1:00 am - NEW YORK — The confluence of aesthetically appealing with environmentally accountable solutions for kitchens and baths produced a flood of colorful, creative designs in ...
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Are these old Japanese vases worth much today?Aug 24, 2013 5:00 am - Q. I have enclosed pictures of one of two vases that were given to my great-grandparents as a wedding gift in Germany, probably in the late 1800s. I have also enclosed a...
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Art in the garden: Fall brings a wealth of new flowersAug 24, 2013 1:00 am - As summer begins to yield to fall, we lament the end of summer's blooms but look forward to the seasonal colors of autumn. Leaves start to change color with the falling ...
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Ceiling fans that give style a whirlAug 24, 2013 1:00 am - In the hot summer months, a ceiling fan can be critical. It can help circulate air, cool a room and lower electricity bills. But is it a design no-no? “Most designers wa...
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A problem with a concrete patioAug 24, 2013 12:00 am - Q. I have a question about fixing concrete. My patio has cracked and settled and the step is so low I trip going into the home. How do I fix this problem? Do I remove th...
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Time to break out the cool-season cropsAug 23, 2013 1:00 am - Fall is on the way, meaning it’s time for cool-season crops. Seeds for lettuces, mesclun mixes and other greens that were sowed in early spring can be sowed again this m...
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Home inspector side-stepped my roofAug 23, 2013 12:25 am - Q. When I bought my house, the home inspection report contained no roofing problems. When the first storm came, some of the shingles blew off. I contacted the inspector....
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Plan now for great-tasting tomatoes next yearAug 20, 2013 6:00 am - I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Home-grown tomatoes are NOT the best-tasting ones. Not necessarily, that is. Now, I’m not advocating tossing in your trowel an...