Location, space, condition all pluses on Dirkshire Drive www.inde-news.com
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kitchen and study are to the left of the entry; two bedrooms and the master suite are to the right. the high traffic areas on the first floor are carpeted in a dark tan, the bedrooms in a lighter shade of beige. the basement carpeting is a sturdy

Stylish cover-ups for homely radiators www.projo.com
@ 12/02/06 21:53 comments(0) report
bathroom. having lived in warmer climates for eight years, i was unaware of what it meant to live with a hot-water radiator ã¢â‚¬â€ let alone six ã¢â‚¬â€ when i rented a 1920s house in washington. but one yelp was all it took to prove the virtues of

Techniques to keep those holiday greens from wilting www.projo.com
@ 12/05/06 00:40 comments(0) report
a wreath loses its cheer once the needles curl and the berries start to fall. keep it fresh with these steps: cut greenery now before it dries in the cold december winds. or buy it early before it dries out on store shelves. hose the greens well and keep

Bulb planting guide: The secret's in the mix www.dallasnews.com
@ 12/03/06 03:46 comments(0) report
north texas in spring is one of the prettiest places in the world because so many municipalities and households plant dutch bulbs. but the beauty doesn't happen without planning, forethought, timely action and muddy knees, and everything but the muddy

Oh, the weather outside's delightful: For the holidays, here's how to party in the garden on any budget www.miami.com
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we live in this scrumptious setting called south florida, where the idea of a holiday party in the garden conjures a vision of candlelit magic in dreamy tropical surrounds. so we made some calls to determine how to turn your garden party fantasy into

Connors concentrates on Caribbean aesthetic www.commercialappeal.com
@ 02/08/07 10:56 comments(0) report
the late memphis interior designer jack connors, brought home incredible pieces. he'd find a wonderful secretary or beautiful armoire and place it in our house and it would live there for about a year, connors said. then one day it would not be there

Compost: The Perfect Recipe! www.gardenguides.com
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many think composting is difficult and unnecessary; after all, there is fertilizer and it is right out of the bag! well avid believers in composting, can tell you the differences and it will be a full list. let us just settle for the main three reasons

Holiday table ideas, no glue gun needed www.chicagotribune.com
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showroom in glastonbury, conn., has a husband, two children and a german shepherd, teaches sunday school, assists local charities and has an extensive social network of family and friends. her schedule on a day off is so full, it makes 99 percent of the

Q&A With Sandy Feather: Sawdust OK as mulch, but avoid compacting www.post-gazette.com
@ 12/10/06 21:26 comments(0) report
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

Ask Martha: Tips for peeling squash www.deseretnews.com
@ 12/02/06 18:53 comments(0) report
winter squashes such as acorn, buttercup, butternut, spaghetti and turban yield a variety of satisfying dishes throughout the fall and winter months. all have a tough outer skin. you can remove it either by peeling the vegetable raw or by first