Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Confusion over tripped breakersMar 23, 2012 1:00 am - Q. I was having trouble with a garbage disposal that was jammed and would not come on. I checked the breaker in the electric panel and it was off. I reset the breaker an...
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A sinkhole in the backyardMar 23, 2012 1:00 am - Q. I have a sinkhole in the backyard next to my well house. We had a drought seven years ago and my well also got dry, so I stopped using well water. Do you think the we...
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How to stage your house for saleMar 23, 2012 1:00 am - Are you one of the millions of people planning or trying to sell your home? Have you wondered how you could make your house more appealing than the other houses down the...
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Turning a traditional Cape Cod into a spacious, modern homeMar 23, 2012 1:00 am - Fresh from living in a tiny flat in England, Nicholas and Nikki Weber were awe-struck at the big yards surrounding suburban Twin Cities homes. “We rented an apartment in...
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Balmy spring no boon to area orchardsMar 22, 2012 12:48 pm - Who thinks this extra-warm spring has been horrible? What’s not to like about sun-kissed 80-degree days, balmy evenings eating dinner out on the deck, early-morning jogs...
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Industry Insider: Fan C FansMar 20, 2012 1:20 pm - Homeowners in the market for ceiling fans these days are most interested in finding stylish, durable and quiet fans with great airflow, said Jessica Malik, co-owner with...
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Not everyone should ‘audit’ their house for energy leaksMar 20, 2012 12:07 pm - Green. It’s the color of trees and money. And sometimes, being environmentally conscious costs more money than it should. Experts recommend having an energy audit, an in...
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Organizing tips from an expert and amateursMar 20, 2012 11:32 am - Professional organizer Rachel Strisik shares five organizing fundamentals: It’s better to take it slow. “People will say, ‘I want to organize my entire bedroom,’ but tha...
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Get organized with 20-minute projectsMar 20, 2012 1:21 am - Whether your home is 700 square feet or 7,000, having organized spaces will make your life easier and less stressful, says professional organizer Rachel Strisik, who is ...
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Ceramics taking centerstage in home decorMar 19, 2012 6:00 am - Ceramics are always a great supporting player on the home décor stage, but this season they're grabbing more of the spotlight. Today's ceramists are exploring creative t...