Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Art in the garden: Annual you should grow this yearJun 09, 2013 6:27 am - Most gardeners have a group of plants they turn to every year for planting in their beds, borders and containers. And while it’s nice to have a repertoire of plants they...
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Does glass pitcher reflect dollar signs for owner?Jun 09, 2013 5:51 am - Q. Enclosed are photographs of a glass pitcher that has three colors — yellow, clear and cobalt blue. Could you please give me information on when it was made and its wo...
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Soap dispenser can ‘clean up’ the look of your kitchenJun 09, 2013 4:02 am - Q. I never thought I would enjoy articles about plumbing until I became a regular reader of your column. I would like to add a soap dispenser to my stainless-steel kitch...
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When a home sits closed with no heating or coolingJun 09, 2013 4:00 am - Q. I recently purchased an older home that sat all winter without the water or electricity. Now that I’m trying to get things working again, I’m having trouble with the ...
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What’s fabulous about prefab housingJun 09, 2013 1:00 am - Author Sheri Koones is on a mission to educate American homeowners about home building. Her first three books focused on the basics on home construction, borne of her ow...
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Tech makes tracking cicada spawn easierJun 08, 2013 7:55 am - The last time cicadas took over the eastern U.S., researchers used pencils, postcards and paper maps to track the insects, which spawn every 17 years. Now, the tools are...
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Innovative ceramic tiles hit the marketplaceJun 08, 2013 1:00 am - What could be new about something that has been around for more than 4,000 years? When it comes to tile, a lot. During Coverings 2013, the largest tile-and-stone trade e...
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Seller annoyed over buyer’s repair listJun 07, 2013 5:39 am - Q. The people who are buying our house hired a home inspector and then hit us with a long list of repair demands. They want replacement of the worn baseboards, the batht...
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Create meaningful messages in a pillowJun 05, 2013 1:00 am - I love finding special ways of giving someone a message besides the usual letter, email or phone call. To me, a little time and thought put into the presentation of even...
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Water-saving tips will help plants reach potentialJun 03, 2013 1:00 am - Q. What tips can you provide me for conserving water in the garden? A. While water is essential for growing a lush garden, here are some easy water-saving tips for the g...