Articles filed under Home & Garden
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'Good Wife' furniture line popular with viewers, ownersDec 08, 2012 10:00 pm - HIGH POINT, N.C. — There are certain movies in which the rooms are as interesting as the characters. One that comes to mind is Nancy Meyers' 2009 film “It's Complicated....
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Home fix: Add joists, beam to correct sagging floorsDec 08, 2012 7:00 am - Q. I have an older home with a crawlspace foundation. My problem is the floors sag in the living room to the point where it’s hard to keep a lamp steady on the end table...
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Now is time for tool maintenanceDec 08, 2012 4:00 am - You can avoid the silent treatment from your power tools in the spring by providing some tender loving care before storing them in the fall. Gasoline-powered garden gea...
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An Avon aftershave decanter is worth littleDec 08, 2012 3:43 am - Q. I just need to know if there is any value to this Avon aftershave decanter that is dated 03/21/67. A. This is a glass decanter, which once contained Avon’s Tai Winds ...
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Brighten your interior with any of these new offeringsDec 07, 2012 5:00 am - The time has come to turn on the furnace, light the fire and settle in for a long winter. Making the transition from outside to in taps into a primal desire to prepare y...
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Home inspector: Additions to home were never finalizedDec 07, 2012 4:27 am - Q. We are purchasing a home and have agreed to buy it as is. This includes a patio enclosure that was built without a permit. The seller has agreed to pay the fines levi...
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Apps that make home-design projects easierDec 07, 2012 12:00 am - Mobile technology has broadened our horizons in so many ways. Applications on smartphones and tablets even have become useful to homeowners who are remodeling or redecor...
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Safety first when it comes to holiday lightsDec 06, 2012 11:00 am - Roughly 12,500 people are treated each for injuries sustained while putting up holiday lights and decorating Christmas trees. To help keep your holiday safe, here are so...
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LED lights v. regular holiday lightsDec 05, 2012 10:00 am - If you're interested in keeping down your electricity costs this year, you might try LED lights. LED lights use 90% less energy than traditional lights, which can add up...
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Family plumbing company thrives in Arlington HeightsDec 03, 2012 5:00 am - An interview with Tom, Kevin and Rob Ryan of Central Plumbing Company Inc. in Arlington Heights. Q: Describe your business, what do you do? A: Central Plumbing Company I...