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Yardsmart: The magic of mulch bc-yardsmart-home17(sh) | By: MAUREEN GILMER | Source: Scripps Howard News Service | Gardening (EA) | Photos: SH13F103YARDSMART, SH13F104YARDSMART, SH13F105YARDSMART Jun 17, 2013 1:02 PM By MAUREEN GILMER When it seems so hot that you could probably fry an egg on the sidewalk, you can almost believe that you could fry another one on exposed garden soil, too. At any rate, that soil can get hot. And then we ask young, tender plants to
Interiors: Countertop choices bc-interiors-home17(sh) | By: ROSEMARY SADEZ FRIEDMANN | Source: Scripps Howard News Service | Home (LH) Jun 17, 2013 12:32 PM By ROSEMARY SADEZ FRIEDMANN When selecting a countertop for the kitchen, it seems there are countless choices available. Let's see what some of those choices are. Technological advances have made just about any material possible for use as a counter
Treasures: Is this family Bible dated 1913 worth much beyond any sentimental value? bc-treasures-home17(sh) | By: HELAINE FENDELMAN and JOE ROSSON | Source: Scripps Howard News Service | Home (LH) | Photos: SH13F102TREASURES Jun 17, 2013 12:12 PM By HELAINE FENDELMAN and JOE ROSSON Dear Helaine and Joe: I am sending you photographs of my grandmother's Bible that is dated Nov. 12, 1913. Is there a market for this? Thank you, J. LaF., Vero Beach, Fla. Dear J. LaF.: This is a charming Bible wit
Hobbies: Summertime, and the photography's easy bc-hobbies-home17(sh) | Source: Scripps Howard News Service | Home (LH) | Photos: SH13F100HOBBIES Jun 17, 2013 11:22 AM By SANDI GENOVESE Scripps Howard News Service (Editors: Today we are redistributing a Sandi Genovese column that first ran July 18, 2011. This includes minor additional editing.) With kids out of school for the summer, they are likely to be the sub
Homefix: Insulation and recess lighting bc-homefix-home17(sh) | By: DWIGHT BARNET | Source: Scripps Howard News Service | Home (LH) Jun 17, 2013 10:37 AM By DWIGHT BARNET Q: I recently moved to Camarillo, Calif., and bought a condo. We have recess lighting in the kitchen and bathrooms. In the attic, the insulation around the recess lighting has been removed. Why? Can I insulate safely? A: Recessed li
Plumber: Singin' in the shower on a whole-new level bc-plumber-home17(sh) | By: ED DEL GRANDE | Source: Scripps Howard News Service | Home (LH) | Photos: SH13F115PLUMBER Jun 17, 2013 10:32 AM By ED DEL GRANDE Q: My wife and I are updating our bathroom with a complete remodel. Not only do we want to bring our bathroom up to date, we want to bring it into the future with the latest technology. Music is very important to us, so what are som
Home Style: Before you say 'I do' to a piece of furniture bc-homestyle-home17(sh) | By: MARY CAROL GARRITY | Source: Scripps Howard News Service | Home (LH) | Photos: SH13F101HOMESTYLE Jun 17, 2013 10:22 AM By MARY CAROL GARRITY Before you give your heart to a piece of upholstered furniture, make sure it's the real deal by asking yourself these four key questions. 1. What kind of relationship are you looking for? The first step toward a happy match i
Make vacation plans for plants bc-vacation-plants(sh) | By: THERESA BADUREK | Source: Tampa Bay Times | Home (LH), Gardening (EA) Jun 17, 2013 9:52 AM By THERESA BADUREK When you plan to leave on vacation, it is important to get your landscape and potted plants in order before your departure. You can ask a friend or neighbor to check on your plants while you are gone. Place your outdoor potted pla
101Ideas: Make an interior window awning bc-101ideas-home17(sh) | Source: Home & Garden Television | Home (LH), Scripps Networks (SN) Jun 17, 2013 9:52 AM Add a little pizzazz to windows by adding an awning -- inside. Materials and Tools Fabric cut to size Cafe curtain rod with no return Curtain rod with a 6-inch return Hot-glue gun Pins Sewing machine Scissors Iron-on interfacing Decorative trim St
A home inspired by its owners' love of Africa bc-africa-home(sh) | By: KIM PALMER | Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune | Home (LH) | Photos: SH13F095AFRICAHOME, SH13F096AFRICAHOME, SH13F097AFRICAHOME, SH13F098AFRICAHOME Jun 17, 2013 9:17 AM By KIM PALMER Growing up in Farmington, Minn., Cass Stillman dreamed of adventures in faraway places. So a week after she graduated from college, she moved to the other side of the world: South Africa, to work as a dental hygienist. "I wanted to wor
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