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Just because houseplants live indoors in a controlled environment for most — if not all — of the year doesn’t mean their needs don’t change with the seasons.
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Just because houseplants live indoors in a controlled environment for most — if not all — of the year doesn’t mean their needs don’t change wi…
As we get older, home safety becomes important. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of five falls for a senio…
It’s not exactly on par with India’s Taj Mahal, but a family house in a small town in northern Bosnia is in its own way a monument to love.
Despite pandemic-driven national supply-chain problems that have left large sections of store shelves empty since March 2020, the food supply …
A new look at Hydrangea Harmony of Colors may be just what you need as you plan your garden for 2022. You’ll see that it not only adds beauty …
All through spring, summer and early fall, we have been telling gardeners how to attract pollinators to their yards. As they flit, fly and cra…
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Four years ago, when they were running out of room in their two-bedroom bungalow, Pastor Alvarado and Gennifer Leong-Alvarado went to architec…
Artist Mipa Shin sits on a low metal stool next to her pottery wheel and prepares to talk houseplants. Smiling, pointing to the planters that …
As fall nesting season returns, home décor retailers are presenting collections that reflect the idea that home is where our hearts and heads are.
The lines between the outdoors and indoors are being blurred. Homeowners build extensive outdoor living spaces so they can relax on weather-re…
Like many first-time home buyers, Arthee Jahangir and her partner Alex Merchant knew what they wanted: big windows with plenty of light for th…
As homeowners plan their bathroom renovations, it’s a good time to consider improvements that will improve function and add design appeal for years to come.
An eco-friendly home offers many benefits. Besides reducing your carbon footprint and being better for the environment, you can save lots of m…
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The home improvement experts at HomeAdvisor note that the following are some general timelines for popular renovation projects.
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After moving into a new house, it can take some effort to turn that house into a true home and feel comfortable in your new environs.
Adam Weingarten, 38, and his wife, Philippa Levenberg, 34, had just embarked on a renovation of their Great Falls, Virginia, home in March 202…
Finally, after September’s hot weather and drenching rains, fall has arrived with comfortable day temps and cool nights, making it easier to a…
The annual Birth & Babies Fair, a free event for the whole family, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 10 in Baker Park, hosted by th…
Our living and family rooms are the havens we retreat to after a long day of work to read, play games, watch TV and — in some cases — even eat.
The formal dining room, long considered a symbol of wealth and privilege, has been the subject of much debate over the past 30 years. Some dec…
When I was asked to trial the new Luscious Citron lantana, my first thought was: Why in the world do we need another yellow lantana? But six m…
The Japanese barberry bush has become a significant ecological threat to our forests and contributes to the spread of infectious diseases.
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