Articles filed under Home Improvement
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Attractive and easy-care outdoor roomsMay 31, 2012 1:00 am - One of my favorite things to do in the spring is to get my porch spruced up for a summer of entertaining and relaxation. This season, why not make your outdoor room your...
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Tips on choosing paint colorsMay 30, 2012 1:00 am - Jean Molesworth Kee’s architectural color consulting business, the Painted Room, has been around for 10 years. Kee, who blogs about color at paintedroom.com, works prima...
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Questions about choosing paint colorsMay 30, 2012 1:00 am - Jean Molesworth Kee, an architectural color consultant and author of the blog The Painted Room, answers questions about how to pick the right paint colors. Q. What color...
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What’s fresh in paintMay 30, 2012 1:00 am - Paint, the product also known as hope in a can, continues to be one of the least expensive decorating options out there. Although easy to use, it’s not always easy to ch...
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Tips on removing wallpaperMay 29, 2012 1:00 am - Spring seems to make us yearn for home improvements. One might be changing the wallpaper, and that is great — except taking the old paper off can be difficult. Let’s tak...
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An older home with a ‘breathing’ problemMay 26, 2012 5:00 am - Q. A year ago, we moved into an old rental house that had been remodeled. Subsequently, we have had respiratory problems and can smell mold. It’s worse in the morning. T...
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How to replace front door with sidelightsMay 26, 2012 1:00 am - Q. I have an old wooden front door with sidelights. The door is in bad shape and leaky, but the sidelights are fine. Is it possible to replace just the door and not the ...
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Ask the plumber: ‘Smart-divide’ model can solve sink dilemmaMay 26, 2012 1:00 am - Q. This is another one of those can-you-help-my-relationship? plumbing questions. My husband and I are in a serious debate about our new kitchen sink. We’re remodeling t...
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Cramped kitchen treated to tasteful makeoverMay 26, 2012 1:00 am - The kitchen is the heart of the home, but what do you do if your kitchen is distinctly unappetizing? Victor and May inherited a dysfunctional kitchen renovation from the...
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All about backyard chickensMay 26, 2012 1:00 am - Many homeowners are drawn to the idea of raising backyard chickens because the flavor of fresh eggs can’t be beat. There are many other benefits, too. Chickens help you ...