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Feathering their nests
To make an original statement with yard art, think beyond fountains, globes and statuary. Add chicken coops to be chic. These outbuildings can amuse and enhance while providing shelter for the f...
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Some roses should be deadheaded; others not so much
The overabundance of rain this spring has produced an abundance of rose blooms. Now that the first blush of blooms has ended, how should roses be deadheaded, and more important should they be deadh...
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Prolong life of appliances with routine maintenance
Every day our appliances take a beating. From the constant opening and closing of doors to turning them on and off, our daily actions can eventually lead to a repair call or earlier-than-expected r...
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Trends pop up at fair
NEW YORK — At the nation’s most influential expo for home decor, designers continued to push boundaries with innovative materials and 3-D technology, but the standout looks were more about color, l...
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Extend life of your flowers by creating your own potpourri
It hurts me to see flowers fade and die. My solution is to cut flowers just before they reach maturity so they can be preserved. The simplest method is to remove petals, dry them on paper towel and...
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Summer can inspire home decor all year
The sun-drenched colors and inviting textures of summer provide plenty of decorating ideas. The trick is doing it right: A summer-inspired interior can become a tacky, tropical disaster if it’s don...
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Set up private outdoor space for those intimate moments
It’s one thing to go through the seasonal ritual of setting up your outdoor space. It’s another to create one that you and others simply love being in. Each year provides a new opportunity to pl...
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Japanese beetles prepare appetites to start chomping
I love my roses, so do the deer, but more so the Japanese beetles. Unfortunately, roses, particularly teas, are so popular with Japanese beetles that they can skeletonize an entire plant in a day. ...
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Garden, yard pests can be controlled without pesticides
The healthiest gardens, landscapes and yards are free of poisons. The practice may not produce a pristine garden, but it is safer for the environment and those who enjoy its bounty. Master Garde...
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Backyard playsets not just a tree house
DETROIT — It is the kind of tree house that a kid could spend all day and all night inside. Patrick and Cindy Mifsud’s kids have in fact pulled all-nighters in the cedar and pine play set nestle...
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