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Taming the wild wisteria
Gardening columnist Sarah Robertson offers tips for pruning and training this fragrant beauty.
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Carpet diem
Hardwood, laminate, stone and tile make for elegant-looking floors, but often cold feet as well. Carpet is a popular option for many people, as it provides warmth and sound-dampening qualities. It may even increase the insulation value of rooms where it is installed.
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Combat kitchen chaos
If your kitchen is driving you bananas, it may be time to re-organize. That doesn't necessarily mean rushing off to buy a lot of organizational devices.
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Stick-builts have no corner on eco-friendly
Clayton Homes, the nation's largest manufactured and mobile home company, has created three lines of manufactured homes affording consumers more environmentally friendly options.
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In the Garden: Shades of Spring
From beneath the debris left by wintry weather, green buds and shoots emerge.
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Making a plan for planting
Our region doesn't typically experience its last frost until the middle of May. So, is it safe to start the tomatoes yet? Is it time to plant peas or lettuce? Has garden season arrived?
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A primer on pruning roses
It's never too late to jump into the fray, and a lot can be accomplished in a single afternoon.
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It's seed season
It's the time of year when possibilities seem limitless to gardeners willing to forget the disappointments of the last year - the sudden heat waves, the untimely frosts - and think only of the rich rewards of home-grown produce. It's time to order seeds.
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Garden tools: Look for good design, durability
When it comes to quality garden tools, you usually do get what you pay for. Many tools may be inexpensive, but they rarely have the endurance or performance capabilities of a truly well-made implement.
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Keep water on hand, just in case
Agencies recommend having a backup plan in case muncipal water trickles to a stop during an emergency.
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