Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Let the pruning begin: New growth is vigorous this yearJul 09, 2024 10:37 pm - New growth, which has been vigorous this summer, stops by early July, so now is the right time to prune shrubs into shape.
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The best souvenirs become home decorJul 09, 2024 9:21 pm - If you’re traveling this summer, here are some tips to scout out the best home decor souvenirs that will help you relive the trip for years to come.
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Association board president decides he is the only one to have a key to the officer where the financial records are stored. Is this right?Jul 03, 2024 7:42 pm - Q. There is an on-site office at our association where the association’s books and records are stored. Due to a history of misplaced records, the lock on the office d...
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Refreshing your home on a budgetJul 03, 2024 1:37 am - Most of us don’t have the budget for a complete reno every five years, but you can refresh your home’s look with a few simple and low-cost touchups.
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Look around for changes that require extra careJul 03, 2024 12:33 am - One of the most important parts of gardening is observing changes in your plants and knowing how to adjust care for them.
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My house smells bad. How can I get rid of the odor?Jul 02, 2024 10:26 pm - A house can gather odors from you “just living” in it, but that doesn’t mean you have to live with them. Instead of masking odors with air fresheners, it’s better to find the source, and eliminate it.
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Condo attic dwellers beware: Common elements not up for grabsJun 26, 2024 10:16 pm - The empty attic space above your condo might be a tempting place to build a home office, but such common elements cannot be taken over by a unit owner without approval by all owners.
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5 easy ways to get a more organized kitchenJun 25, 2024 10:55 pm - Professional organizers suggest thinking of your kitchen in functional zones, and then arranging your pots, gadgets and food around how you use the space.
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Remember the glass blocks of ’80s bathrooms? They’re back.Jun 25, 2024 9:47 pm - The glass blocks of yesteryear’s bathrooms are having a renaissance, thanks to social media and an upgrade in design.
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Poison ivy easy to miss while weedingJun 24, 2024 10:46 pm - Knowing how to recognize, and handle, poison ivy is important, especially when it’s time to weed the garden.