By: Ann Cochran Published: March 23, 2011 If you practice fence etiquette and bone up on local zoning regs, you can avoid neighbor disputes. Must-dos Observe boundaries: Don’t risk having to tear down that fence by going even one inch over you...
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Published: April 19, 2012 Is hydrogen peroxide a non-toxic weapon in your green cleaning arsenal? It should be! In Your Kitchen 1. Clean your cutting board and countertop. Hydrogen peroxide bubbles away any nasties left after preparing meat or fish...
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Published: February 26, 2010 To choose the best exterior paint or stain for your job, match the coating to your house, your climate, and the look you want. One key to how long an exterior finish lasts is how well the surface is prepared. But equally...
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Published: February 10, 2012 Don’t take your old garden friends — perennial flowers — for granted. A little routine love keeps these stunners growing for bloomin’ ever. ROI, anyone? Chose varieties, location wisely Growing p...
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Published: July 3, 2012 A sudden and long-lasting power outage makes a portable generator a must. But finding one when you need it isn’t easy. Here’s one home owner’s odyssey. A land hurricane blew through the mid-Atlantic Friday n...
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Published: February 18, 2011 Here are eight ways to help your home put its best face forward. The way your house looks from the street -- attractively landscaped and well-maintained -- can add thousands to its value and cut the time it takes to sell...
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By: G. M. Filisko Published: February 10, 2010 Be sure you’re walking away with all the money you’re entitled to from the sale of your home. 1. Take services out of your name Avoid a dispute with the buyers after closing over things l...
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