Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Concrete, asphalt each have their advantages for drivewaysMar 18, 2012 2:48 am - If a driveway is in need of repair or replacement, homeowners often must choose between asphalt or concrete. Some high-end driveways are brick, often with eye-catching p...
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Ask the plumber: Buy whole-house or point-of-use water filter?Mar 18, 2012 2:07 am - Q. I’m on city water and happy with our water. But, I also want to cut down on my bottled-water use and would like to install a water filter to fill my own bottles. I ha...
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Did this fork come over on the Mayflower?Mar 18, 2012 12:46 am - Q. I have no idea how old this fork may be, but when I was a child, my mother told me it came over on the Mayflower. Could this possibly be true, and how much is it wort...
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How to improve your landscape before sellingMar 17, 2012 2:23 pm - Selling a house is seldom easy, and homeowners are often willing to do whatever it takes to make their home more attractive to prospective buyers. One of the areas selle...
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’80s living room fast-forwards into modern havenMar 17, 2012 2:03 pm - Leg warmers and toe socks might be making a comeback, but when it comes to interior design, the 1980s should be banished forever. Nikki and Peter purchased their home fr...
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Toads can help get a jump on garden bugsMar 17, 2012 6:00 am - Healthy, well-maintained gardens invite all kinds of wild guests. Some, like uninvited varmints, can do a lot of damage. Even beautiful, welcome birds can sometimes take...
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Get started on spring cleaningMar 17, 2012 3:09 am - For homeowners, spring cleaning is one of the annual rites of spring. The return of warmer weather presents the perfect opportunity for homeowners to open the windows, l...
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Packing peanuts can lighten large plantersMar 17, 2012 2:54 am - Q. Last year I had a large planter on my front porch. Since I had to use a lot of potting soil to fill the planter, it was very heavy to move, I heard that you can use S...
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On homes and real estate: Taxes based on property valueMar 17, 2012 1:56 am - Q. I own 30 acres of vacant land. I wanted to build a pole barn on the property. The town would not permit it unless I had a house built there first. To get the ball rol...
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Get ready for spring cleaning with quick and easy decisions, not tough onesMar 17, 2012 1:47 am - You’ve got a workout plan and a diet plan for your physical health. But what about your house? An organization plan may be just the answer. The key to getting started is...