Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Carnival bowls' value varies by color, rarityJan 05, 2013 4:00 am - Q. I would like your opinion on the rarity and value of this carnival glass bowl. It is marked with an underlined “N” in a circle and is in mint condition. It is 8½ inch...
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Royal Dux figurines were once hot, now notDec 30, 2012 4:51 am - Q. Would you have an idea of the value of this Royal Dux Bohemia centerpiece, No. 647? It stands 16 inches tall and 15-by-10 inches at the base. As far as I can discover...
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Standby generators are a smart investment for a homeDec 30, 2012 3:02 am - Q. Like many homeowners in the Northeast, we were affected by the recent storm. While we were lucky and did not get a direct hit, we did lose power for a couple of days....
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Gold decor is golden once againDec 30, 2012 2:00 am - Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the other's gold. That adage now applies to one of the hottest trends in interior design. When it comes to metals i...
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Stylish items with a spacey vibeDec 29, 2012 5:00 am - Stars, moons and planets have long been inspiration for designers. For aficionados and anyone who appreciates the artistry to be found in astronomy, there is a galaxy of...
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Space heater may reduce electricity costsDec 29, 2012 4:00 am - Q. I have an electric furnace that keeps the house warm, but I can’t keep up with the bills. I was thinking of buying a space heater, but I don’t know if that will save ...
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Home makeover blends modern, traditionalDec 29, 2012 12:00 am - George and John run a really cool business designing and making mascots — you know, the kind that run around at football games or cheer at high-school track meets. Their...
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Winter a good time to plan out gardenDec 29, 2012 12:00 am - Winter is a good time for garden planning. Consult your notes on seed and plant purchases, past garden successes and failures as well as garden maps as you begin to plan...
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Building department red-tags old additionsDec 28, 2012 4:00 am - Q. One month after we bought our home, a letter arrived from the local building department. It alleged that we were trying to sell the house with two unpermitted rooms: ...
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Check houseplants for insect problems throughout winterDec 24, 2012 12:00 am - Check houseplants for insect problems