Limited space still yielded efficient basement remodel design www.twincities.com
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water heater and ductwork; floor drains and possibly a sump pump; practically immovable windows in the foundation walls; support columns and overhead beams; and the floor, where a barrier or a restriction can turn into a benefit. pipes that cut through

Guess who's coming to visit? www.dallasnews.com
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window treatments that offer light control and privacy, and blankets of varying weights so that guests can choose what is most

Extra seating called to the holiday table www.oregonlive.com
@ 12/15/06 04:50 comments(0) report
w ith friends and family visiting for the holidays, you may need some extra seating at the dining table. it helps to be flexible and inventive, when assessing both what you already have and what you might consider buying. card-table folding chairs have

Make New Year's resolutions that will bloom www.stltoday.com
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if you're a gardener, every resolution is an idea that makes your world a better place. try native plants, says andrea delong-amaya, horticulture director at the lady bird johnson wildflower center in austin, texas. gardeners get a fresh start every

National / World news customwire.ap.org
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baghdad, iraq (ap) - baghdad's streets were electric with tension wednesday as u.s. officials confirmed the new security operation was under way. u.s. armor rushed through streets, and iraqi armored personnel carriers guarded bridges and major

Save money: Reuse fryer oil www.ocregister.com
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: deep-frying requires a large amount of oil, so reusing it is economical. it's best to fry with oils that have high smoking points, such as peanut or vegetable oil. after using the oil, let it cool completely in the pan. then place cheesecloth or paper

What Chamomile Can Do For You www.gardenguides.com
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chamomile with its rich apple scent is one of the most popular herbal teas in the world. most people think of chamomile as tea. chamomile is much more. there are several types of chamomile. german chamomile/ matricaria recutita is a tall annual, which

Architectural Digest makes some room for four locals www.sun-sentinel.com
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charles allem of miami, diane burn of west palm beach, cecil hayes of coconut creek and scott snyder of palm beach have made the latest list that also includes nationally known superstars mario buatta, michael graves and victoria hagan. there's no red

Windowsills: A Perfect Place for Potted Posies! www.gardenguides.com
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gardening is still one of my passions. flower gardening, that is. where we lived, the snowdrifts often piled up as high as our windowsills during the bitter winter months. to bring a bit of cheer into her kitchen, my mother often created simple but

Controlling Yellow Jacket Wasps www.gardenguides.com
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the preferred targets of yellow jackets are sweet fruit such as strawberries, blueberries, tree fruit, melons and the gardeners who tend them. damage signs include holes in ripe fruit and a buzzing noise followed by a sharp pain. these fierce insects