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One of my favorite lines from television was delivered by Jonathan Harris, who played the diabolical yet cowardly Dr. Smith on “Lost in Space.” He and Will Robinson were out searching for iron p...
Mar 03, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
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Brunnera “Jack Frost” named Perennial Plant of the Year
My once dense shade garden was opened up to more light thanks to the 2009 Ice Storm and as a result it has thrived, proving that even shade plants like some filtered light, especially in the mornin...
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McClatchy-Tribune News Service Elise Hindeland created her own room in her home in Grosse Pointe Park, Mich. She calls it her craft/wrapping room.
Move over man cave: Women savor their own room
DETROIT — Move over, man cave. Make way for the woman cave? The craft den? Perhaps there is no catchy moniker yet. But Birmingham, Mich.-based interior designer Michelle Mio says that more of...
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McClatchy-Tribune News Service A stairway with hanging art Paris-salon style at the home of Linda Adams Naftel is seen on Jan. 25 in Overland Park, Kan. With practical steps in hand, you'll be armed with ways to save time, money and aggravation when it comes to wall hangings in the home.
Don’t let wall hang-ups hang you up
We freeze when it comes to a few everyday details around our homes, such as hanging art and draperies. The thought of peppering the wall with nails from feeble attempts is a downer. As for secur...
Feb 25, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Associated Press Dessert plates and hand-drawn renderings are hot among designers turning to whimsical, retro touches in kitchens.
Putting the ‘kitsch’ back in your kitchen
Kitchens have become so serious. All that granite, dark wood and stainless steel. The heart of the home these days is more like a sleek and severe shrine to haute cuisine. But kitchens don’t ...
Feb 18, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Klein Awards serve as state’s Oscars of garden annuals
Actors have the Oscars, music the Emmys, and annuals the All-America Selections. Not to be outdone, Kentucky honors its woody and perennial plants with the Theodore Klein Plant Awards. Named for...
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Witchhazel has place in garden from spring through fall
Witchhazel is one of those underrated or totally ignored plants that deserve more of our appreciation and planting. Granted the Southeastern native has large leaves that it holds over winter, an...
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McClatchy-Tribune News Service Red Angus cows at Shoal Creek Land and Cattle in Excelsior Springs, Mo., were curious about the Montis "Windy" Easy lether chair and ottoman.
Leather brings exotic looks to the home
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Whether it resembles a well-traveled saddle or a buttery smooth burst of cherry red or lime green, leather furniture is classic and strong. As upholstery, leather lasts four t...
Feb 04, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend
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Q&A: Do it yourself
Q: Several years ago we had new aluminum rain gutters and downspouts installed on our house. During heavy rains, there is so much noise in the downspouts that it keeps people awake in some of the b...
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Even a drainage tile may be used for height and larger plants.
Choice of container can make or break garden’s look
Plants really care little as to what containers they are in other than how well containers drain and whether there room for their roots. A few like to be pot bound, but they are an exception. We...
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