Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Smartphone and tablet controls homeMay 27, 2013 1:00 am - WASHINGTON — Armeane M. Choksi acknowledges he's a bit of a “gadget freak” in explaining his need for an uber-connected house. Whether he's sitting in his second-floor h...
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Tub-surround project may surround you with optionsMay 26, 2013 1:02 am - Q. I want to change the look of my bathroom by putting in a new “tub surround.” I want to avoid ripping out the ceramic tile if possible. Are there special panels that I...
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Permits, inspections are there for a reason: safetyMay 26, 2013 1:00 am - Q. I have planned all winter for a bathroom addition to my home. I watched DIY shows and checked information on the Internet. Once I started my addition, a state inspect...
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Barbedienne foundry made neoclassical tazzaMay 25, 2013 5:51 am - Q. I wonder if you can help me evaluate the bronze presentation seen in this dish. The piece, dated 1879, was sculpted by F. Levillain. It was cast in the Barbedienne fo...
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Plant trees to proper depth for successMay 25, 2013 1:00 am - Spring is a good time to plant trees. But many trees are planted too deeply. This prevents needed air and water from reaching the roots and can cause the tree to decline...
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Renovation on the reboundMay 25, 2013 1:00 am - Janet O’Grady recently had the front walkway and porch steps replaced on the rambler she’s owned for 30 years in Arlington, Va. She also had her kitchen painted. Now she...
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Options for removing lawn to create gardening bedMay 24, 2013 6:00 am - Q. How can I remove a large section of lawn that I want to turn into a garden bed? A. Many people use herbicides for removal because it is quick and easy. However, herbi...
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A colorful mudroom serves a wide range of functionsMay 19, 2013 1:00 am - With her three kids' busy school and sports schedules, it's no wonder Jamie Adcock requires a one-stop spot in her Willowbrook home to keep all of their gear organized a...
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To Carol with love: Notes on a special daphneMay 19, 2013 1:00 am - I fell in love with Carol Mackie almost from the day she arrived here. True, she was nothing special to look at early on, but she always had a becoming daintiness. And ...
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Testing a home for radonMay 18, 2013 4:00 am - Q. We are looking for a newer home, and I have a question about radon. We were told we had the right to have the home tested, but I don’t know if it’s worth the cost. Th...