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Lawn care tips
August is the month to test anyone's love for their lawn.
Bathroom updates improve quality of life
Tell me if you've had this problem before: You're enjoying your shower, someone in the house flushes a toilet, and all of a sudden it turns from heaven into Hades.
Pair wine with fries?
A bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken suits Natalie MacLean just fine, thank you. It creates a challenge to do what she does best -- pairing wines with food.
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Collector's jar is a charming piece to own
Q: My grandfather gave me this jar many years ago and told me it was a tobacco holder. I saw a similar one at an antique show about 15 years ago and it was selling for $125. The dealer also told me the characters on it were from an old comic strip.
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Bedroom suite receives an island makeover
Poppy and her two teen-age kids live in a dream home: a huge estate complete with a billiards room, swimming pool and squash court. However, much of the house has the same 1980s decor it did when she and her husband bought it many years ago.
Can trees and grass live in harmony?
"To be able to walk under the branches of a tree that you planted is really to you have arrived with your garden. So far we are on the way: we can now stand beside ours."
Nurseries should encourage sweet dreams
Every nursery should be designed with a sense of whimsy. This is a room in which to dream, for baby and parents. Your baby's first sights and sounds away from mommy will begin here, the first space he or she will get to explore on their own.
Is it best to grow or buy?
The weather was bleak and the ground unworkable in March, when J.D. Roth and his wife began tracking whether their gardening efforts would result in savings on their food bills.
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Motion clock should sell online
Q: I have an old clock that has a small miniature fireplace as part of its design. When running, a motion device appears to be a burning flame. Where can I sell it?
Prefab homes are now designer
Prefabricated houses don't have to be ticky-tacky.
Revive your bedroom this summer
Designers say there are plenty of inexpensive -- even free -- ways to change the look of a bedroom. You just have to get creative.
Looking for a quick fix?
Those looking to update their living space for fall without going all-out might want to consider some of today's smart, sophisticated new side tables.
Tips & trends
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Small drywall repairs call for a small dispenser
Small drywall repairs are super fast and super easy with this idea. Put some drywall compound into an eyedropper or a small bottle with a large opening, like a mustard or ketchup dispenser.
Are chefs an endangered species?
It is no secret that in today's society the celebrity chef is a very mysterious and revered specimen.
Babyproofing requires ground-level view
To scan his house for potential hazards to his kids, Scott Ichikawa got down on the floor to see things from their level.
Seltzer bottle not worth what reader hoped
Q: I have a large seltzer dispenser bottled that I think holds about a half gallon. It was made by the W. Lante Company in Coventry. I have heard that seltzer bottles of this type often sell for as high as $1,500. Do you know where I can have it appraised?
What you need to know about chicken
It's one of the great tastes of summer. Chicken, moist and tender inside, slathered with sauce on the outside, and grilled just right on the barbecue.
Design tips
Here are design ideas from Kim Myles of HGTV's "Myles of Style":
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