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Repairs send household into pioneer era
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May. 9th —
I’ve developed a new appreciation for the trials of my pioneer foremothers, even if my own compromised situation is a long way from replicating theirs. Contractors working in our basement removed our hot water heater and furnace last week. Then, intermittent wet weather extended a three-day project into an ordeal of indefinite duration.
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Cutting to the chaise
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Apr. 30th —
During the Victorian era, women used chaise lounges to sit on and to catch them when they fainted. While it's no longer common for them to wear corsets that can make them lightheaded, women still are the primary buyers of these accent furniture pieces, several furniture experts say.
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Got bugs?
- You’re not alone; experts offer advice on what to do about pests
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Apr. 28th —
Finally, spring has arrived. It’s a great time to throw a barbecue for family and friends and enjoy the outdoors. And then, there are the uninvited houseguests: bugs.
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Consider adding accents to complement wall colors
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Apr. 25th —
How to select a paint color is one of the most frequent questions I receive. Sometimes you have to work backwards to find the color for your design plan.
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Two-day plan for a sparkling backdrop to dinner
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Apr. 23rd —
When you're hosting a dinner party, you'd rather spend your time cooking than cleaning. But before you dim the lights and pass the pasta, you'll need to do some tidying up. Spread the chores over two days.
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