Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Consider a ‘universal design’ bathroom remodeling jobJan 06, 2013 3:02 am - Q. My wife and I are in our early 50s and we plan on completely remodeling our master bathroom. Hopefully, this will be our last big home-improvement project, and we wan...
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Some communities allow a cottage out backJan 05, 2013 4:00 am - Something small is afoot. Backyard cottages — from 800-square-foot bungalows to Lilliputian studio cabins — are springing up behind houses in many cities, some of which ...
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Common sense a key tool in inspecting older homesJan 05, 2013 4:00 am - Q. The home I’m trying to sell was built around 1913 and has the usual amenities associated with an older home. The buyers’ home inspector discovered problems I already ...
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Worst mistakes people make in designing a kitchenJan 05, 2013 4:00 am - Celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian and developer James Ramos were trying to find a place upstairs for an espresso machine. As far as Zakarian was concerned, you roll out o...
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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 ...