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Bush proposes cut to energy aid www.berkshireeagle.com
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then the furnace expelled poisonous gas into the electrician's tewksbury house last week, causing a tenuous two days alternately filled with an unsettling cold and a bleating carbon monoxide alarm. we had to evacuate, said brian, who's been staying in a
A taste for warm lemonade www.vanguardngr.com
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i knew something must be wrong when an old friend travelled half way across lagos state just to pay me a visit on a very hot day and, on arriving at my house, politely refused my offer of a cold drink.  ?no cold drink for me, thank you,? he said. ?just
Broadway Ticket Availability www.washingtonpost.com
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winter garden. telecharge. _ mary poppins. the world's most famous nanny comes to the stage after her great success as a p.l. travers book and a disney movie. new amsterdam. ticketmaster, a special disney hot line, 212-307-4747. difficult on weekends. _
Salad Burnet: A Merry Heart www.gardenguides.com
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salad burnet is an attractive little herb that grows quite willingly in my garden. it has unusual blossoms - crimson-tufted flowers that form little balls, and round, tooth-edged leaves that are carried upright on delicate stems. it has an exquisite
5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT ... www.chicagotribune.com
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it's getting close to the witching hour. are all your presents wrapped? and more fundamentally, do you have (enough) wrapping paper? for those who find themselves in a paper-and-ribbon shortage and are unable/unwilling to get back out there to buy more,
Small spaces can offer big design possibilities www.orlandosentinel.com
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bathroom. have an architect or contractor design a ceiling that is compatible with the existing interior lines. in the main living area, set up furniture groupings and area carpets that define the spaces for relaxing and dining. one or two tall room
Leaf blowers still blow up storm of controversy in suburbs www.insidebayarea.com
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the whining roar of the leaf blower begins in earnest, filling the autumn air with a seasonal symphony: the growl of the gasoline engine, the siren call of its inner fan, the steady hiss of air blasting to 200 miles per hour. electric versions, a little
A million ways to dress your house, inside and out www.themonitor.com
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the endless rainbow of paint colors available to adorn your home can boggle the mind and leave you wracked with indecision. do you want earth tones or bright hues? when should you paint? what if it rains? john cheever, paint mixer at home depot at 801
Unitarians hold forum on energy efficiency www.mininggazette.com
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energy efficiency. houghton — from plugging drafty holes to unplugging unused equipment, there’s a lot you can do to make your home more energy efficient, a local construction expert told the keweenaw universalist unitarian fellowship sunday in houghton.
Catnip: Make Kitty's Day www.gardenguides.com
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flower garden. nearly pest-free, the worst damage usually comes from outside cats that discover the plants before they get well established. if your pet is allowed outdoors, by all means show him the plants. after the initial delight wears off, they
They're crazy for Christmas decor www.philly.com
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decks everything from the chandeliers to her kitchen's pot rack with festive greens. ditto the living room mantel, whose garland of evergreen boughs, pinecones and holly berries is decorated with glass christmas balls and apples. all of it is faux, as
Q&A With Sandy Feather: Sawdust OK as mulch, but avoid compacting www.post-gazette.com
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sawdust can be used as mulch and is often recommended around blueberries and other plants that prefer an acid soil. it is best if the sawdust has been composted for at least six months (preferably one year). if not, it can tie up available nitrogen in
Survey: Homes bought the old-fashioned way www.philly.com
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it may come as no revelation to anyone looking at a computer screen at this moment, but the national association of realtors reports that technology is dominating many aspects of the real estate transaction process. case in point: on nov. 13, homesale
ED THE PLUMBER: On filter choices and flooding repairs dwb.sacbee.com
@ 12/02/06 23:29 comments(0) report

kitchen faucet water filters? there are so many types out there that i'm very confused! what do you think is the most practical set up and type of water filter? thanks. - joey, chicago standard water filters are a good idea and most do a great job. but
Can Osage oranges chase spiders away? www.chicagotribune.com
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q. is it true that osage orange fruits keep spiders out of the house in winter? a. the fruit of osage orange (maclura pomifera) probably will not keep spiders from entering your home. research entomologists at iowa state university in ames, iowa, have
Quick fixes can solve many design dilemmas for readers www.detnews.com
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and they don't mess up. . in our foyer and kitchen, which are connected, we have light oak wood flooring made from 2-inch-wide strips. the dining room is off the kitchen and can be seen from the foyer. can we put a honey red oak wood floor with
A closer look at S. Florida-based designers who made Architectural Digest's top 100 list www.sun-sentinel.com
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four south florida-based designers who have made the latest the ad 100 have varying styles, but they share the unmistakable something that 's editor in chief, to gain some insight into their work. for additional ideas from the designers, see
Fitting in family treasures of a different era takes a careful eye www.oregonlive.com
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when michele bowler-failing and bill failing downsized from their 8,000-square-foot ellis lawrence home three years ago, they were faced with picking through roomfuls of treasured family heirlooms. buying different pieces for their 2,700-square-foot
Rural setting influences home and work www.jsonline.com
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kitchen then and added a sliding glass door and window on the south wall - before the painter was only interested in emitting north light for its consistent quality. blietz's love for antiques and his own paintings give the home an understated elegance.
Pillow talk leads to a fun venture www.chicagotribune.com
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bathroom. friends began asking her to redo their homes after they saw hers, and those projects led to others. my business was all word-of-mouth, says walker-miraglilo, who created a sleek, sophisticated look for her shop with chocolate walls, a