Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Cut glass etched a place in American historyFeb 03, 2013 4:51 am - Q. I have two pieces of cut crystal that were given to my grandparents as wedding presents in the early 1900s. I have enclosed some photographs. One is a cheese or butte...
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Easy plumbing upgrades will make a big differenceFeb 03, 2013 4:02 am - Q. I would like to do some upgrades around my house. My question is — although my plumbing system is working properly, what are some easy plumbing upgrades you recommend...
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Emerald is color of the yearFeb 03, 2013 3:00 am - When Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Institute, chose the color of 2009, the United States was sinking deep into a recession and the bright yellow of...
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Painting interior doors adds ‘wow’ to roomsFeb 02, 2013 4:00 am - If you’ve got your decor looking just about right but want that extra “wow” factor, consider painting interior doors. “Address other main features in the room first, and...
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Home fix: Open crawlspace vents keep winter homes healthierFeb 02, 2013 12:00 am - Q. You have often said that crawl space vents need to be opened in the winter. Why is that? I always thought they should be closed to keep my water pipes from freezing. ...
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New life for a century-old living roomFeb 02, 2013 12:00 am - Marianne and Mike live in a gorgeous century home with all the advantages that come with an older house — high ceilings, character and charm aplenty. But there are drawb...
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Home inspector: Who’s to blame for faulty water heater?Feb 01, 2013 4:03 am - Q. We recently bought an old home that was just remodeled, including a new water heater. But since we moved in, the pilot light keeps going out. The contractor who did t...
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Forsythia branches can be forced to bloom indoorsFeb 01, 2013 12:00 am - Q. I have heard that forsythia branches can bloom indoors. How is it done? A. You can bring a bit of spring indoors by gathering forsythia branches and forcing them to b...
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Can Elgin National coffee grinder brew up profits?Jan 27, 2013 4:51 am - Q. I have a coffee grinder — it is an Elgin National and is 25 inches tall. It will not grind coffee — it just falls through. I have had it for 70 years and my father-in...
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‘Artist edition’ fixtures dress up bathrooms, kitchensJan 27, 2013 4:01 am - Q. I could have asked my plumber this, but as a fan and regular reader of your column I wanted to hear it from you. So, here is my question: I recently read online that ...