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About the House: Get the 4-1-1 on 8-1-1

Here's a number to remember: 8-1-1.

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Could wrought-iron furniture be linked to THE Rose Garden?

Dear Helaine and Joe:I have an old set of wrought-iron garden furniture (a magnet sticks to it, so it must be iron). The set consists of a four-footed heavy pedestal table and four chairs, all with a...

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Fruit and floral centerpieces

Do you need a spring centerpiece in less than an hour? Well, fruit and floral centerpieces are a snap to put together -- as long as you have the materials on hand. Even if you have to make a quick stop...

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About the House: Details about fans

The most recent issue of Fine Homebuilding had an article about whole-house fans and attic fans.

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New fence gives an edge to raised beds

Since gardens are never really finished, I’m happy to report that I finally have my new, large raised-bed vegetable garden prepared to the point of being able to add plants. The final step was...

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Barbedienne foundry made neoclassical tazza

Dear Helaine and Joe: I wonder if you can help me evaluate the bronze presentation seen in this dish. The piece, dated 1879, was sculpted by F. Levillain. It was cast in the Barbedienne foundry (in...

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About the House: A long journey in store

It’s the Yellow Brick Road of cabinet and furniture sales leading you to the wizard at the cash register.

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About the House: Long journey in store

We’ve all heard of IKEA. Lots of neat things to buy (as shown on TV).

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Will Barrymore prints bring fame, fortune?

Dear Helaine and Joe: I would appreciate your opinion on the enclosed pictures. Could they possibly be by THE Lionel Barrymore? They are brass (I guess) etchings that I purchased many years ago at a...

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If impatiens mildew lingers, here are some possible substitutions

NewsdayAs gardeners, we have many decisions to make during spring: Should we expand the garden and shrink the lawn? Start vegetables from seeds or buy starter plants? Without fail, the one decision I...

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How to take care of oak trees

Although oaks are relatively easy to care for, a few tips will help keep them happy and healthyOaks live so long and have such appeal in the landscape that planting one becomes a good investment -- one...

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Building trades open house set

An open house for the latest White Pigeon High School building trades class has been set for 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. today and 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Wednesday  at the new home of Ron and Jody Davidson, 13930...

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About the House: CO detector is worth every cent

In a conversation with a heating contractor friend the other day, the topic of carbon monoxide detectors came up.

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About the House: Review your homeowner insurance policy

If your homeowners insurance is coming due, it is a perfect time to review a few things.

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About the House: Misconceptions about home inspections

Some misconceptions regarding home inspections need to be addressed.

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About the House: Ideas for empty-nesting

With all the birds getting busy with their post-migration nest-building, this isn’t the best time to talk about empty nests, but what the heck, I’m gonna give it a go anyway.

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Treasures: A Shakespeare statue

Dear Helaine and Joe:This statue of Shakespeare was a wedding gift to my husband’s great-grandmother in the 1800s in England and has no flaws or visible markings. We would appreciate anything you could...

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Gardener: The dirt on soil products

Every time I go to the garden center, I’m amazed at the number of soil products available. There are types just for specifically starting seeds, mixtures for potting and containers, transplanting...

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About the House: Watch your step

Stairs are dangerous and need to be treated with respect and care.

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Marriage Matters: From boys to men

One of the best things a man can do for his marriage is to be a good father to his children.

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