Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Don’t skimp on new bathroom accessoriesNov 04, 2012 1:01 am - Q. I’m a loyal reader and know that you have spent more time in bathrooms than just about anyone else I know. With that said, I’m doing a total remodel job of my master ...
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Renovating a home without demolishing your budgetNov 04, 2012 1:00 am - WASHINGTON — Kitchen and bathroom renovations top the list of improvements for increasing the value of a home. But this labor-intensive remodeling can get expensive. Eve...
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Snuggle with sensational winter beddingNov 04, 2012 1:00 am - One of my favorite rites of fall is to watch the leaves on the trees around my home turn amber, persimmon and ruby. Another is to see bedding ensembles transformed from ...
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Do’s and don’ts for insulating an atticNov 03, 2012 5:00 am - Q. I just got a bid for insulation of my 824-square-foot attic for $1,200. That seems pretty high. The contractor would blow in cellulose insulation. But you have said t...
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Grandma’s dated family room shines after makeoverNov 03, 2012 5:00 am - Dana has fond memories of her grandmother’s house and the time she spent there as a child. Years later, she and her husband, Simon, bought the house and faced a dilemma:...
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Deposit should be returned if property is misrepresentedNov 02, 2012 4:00 am - Q. We bought a home in Virginia but did not actually see it during the escrow because we are serving in the military. The house was listed as 2,300 square feet, four bed...
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Plant selection is key to a dazzling winter gardenNov 02, 2012 3:00 am - When it comes to garden design, the vibrant colors of spring and summer are the first things we consider. After all, that’s when we use our gardens the most. But with ju...
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Designing a couple’s luxurious bedroom getawayNov 02, 2012 1:00 am - Lesley and John moved into their house six months ago with their blended family. The bungalow is a busy place with four kids in residence. Unfortunately, all of those ki...
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Price of not treating ash trees too greatOct 31, 2012 5:00 am - “Communities, if they do not treat trees, will be overwhelmed. It will cost a huge amount of money to take down trees and logistical nightmare to find enough crews to co...
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Aunt’s dining set not worth much todayOct 28, 2012 4:24 am - Q. Enclosed are photos of a dining-room set composed of a dining table, seven chairs (six straight and one captain’s) and a large mirrored sideboard/china cabinet. The s...