Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Blooming mastermind: Secret process gives new dahlia colors a sporting chanceJul 30, 2012 6:00 am - Spartacus is a rich dark red dahlia, but Steve Meggos has bred yellow, lavender, orange, white and bicolored flowers with it. Meggos, who has been growing the big, exoti...
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Farmhouse kitchens balance rustic style with modern functionJul 30, 2012 1:00 am - For most of us, today’s world is a go-go-go, stress-filled and financially unsteady place. So it’s no surprise that with all the chaos waiting outside the front door, we...
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Show encourages thinking outside of the boxJul 30, 2012 1:00 am - Vintage, salvage and antique stores are great places to find items and inspiration for a farmhouse kitchen. Look for old tables and furniture pieces like hutches that co...
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Playground design goes on a nature hikeJul 29, 2012 6:09 am - Architect and playground builder Ron King is part of a robust movement to bring back more natural play, with environments that serve up some messiness and risk-taking al...
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Some fallen trees are too beautiful to discardJul 29, 2012 1:00 am - On a rain-drenched day in early 2008, a large elm tree tumbled over, destroying a house in Sacramento, Calif. Before long, Clark Kayler was on the scene, eager to give t...
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House colors establish comfort, personalityJul 29, 2012 1:00 am - Is it time to recolor your home? The colors you pick are important, as they not only reflect your personality, but also help you feel comfortable in your surroundings. C...
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Tile is breaking out of its patternJul 28, 2012 5:00 am - Tiles have long been happy in the background, dutifully covering surfaces in kitchens and bathrooms without causing too much excitement. But lately, they’ve started push...
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Can you tell me anything about this oil painting?Jul 28, 2012 1:34 am - Q. Any information you might have about a painting signed by S.F.M. Badger and dated 1893 would be greatly appreciated. The painting is an oil on canvas and 26 by 42 inc...
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Mistakes to avoid when choosing a sofaJul 28, 2012 1:00 am - When you think about it, a lot of life happens on your sofa. This all-important piece of furniture needs to fit you, your home and your lifestyle. To ensure you get a so...
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Repurpouse odd spaces for more functional usesJul 28, 2012 1:00 am - Tara and Chris live in a gorgeous old storybook home with a ton of character. Its crowning glory is a romantic turret that gives the house a royal air. The turret is wha...