Circular tables add informal, festive air to dining
It's dining table season. [More]
By Sarah Jackson
Herald Writer | November 5
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‘Waste not, want not' concept practiced long ago
Recycling and reusing is not a new idea. In the 18th century, well-to-do European and American families bought made-to-order dinner sets from China that were sent across the ocean in ships. [More]
By Terry Kovel | November 5
Refinished light fixtures dress up your home for little money
The value of a home is enhanced when it appears well-maintained, and refinishing a light fixture is one of the single most cost-effective home improvements you can do. One of our readers recently reported that her two large entry light fixtures... [More]
The Carey Brothers | November 5
Photo by Sarah Dorio |
Interior design ideas that can reduce your energy bill
When decorating our homes, we tend to consider things such as beauty and comfort, the durability of pieces we might buy or the image they project. But how many of us stop to consider our energy bills? [More]
By Melissa Rayworth
Associated Press | November 5
Tricks to make it less painful to remove wallpaper
The real secret to successful wallpaper removal is something that happens long before it’s time to remove the paper; it’s done when the paper is being hung. It’s called proper wall preparation. Unfortunately, chances are that you may... [More]
October 29
Victoria Pearson |
Martha Stewart Living: Welcome birds to your property with birdseed and sue...
When I moved to my farm in Bedford, N.Y., almost five years ago, the bird population was not what I had expected it to be. I saw jays, robins, red-tailed hawks, a random woodpecker and lots of crows, but no smaller songbirds — no finches,... [More]
By Martha Stewart | October 29
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Plant pick: Vine maple
WHAT: Acer circinatum’s habit of producing sprawling branches when growing in the forest under the Northwest’s often-huge native conifers has earned it the common name of vine maple. [More]
October 29
Home plan: Coburg Hills loaded with amenities
Traditional homes of the past provided separated rooms and privacy. The Coburg Hills with its separate rooms, and many extras and amenities gives that feeling. [More]
October 29
• Traumatic Loss Support Group: 6:00pm - 8:00pm, November 9. This eight-week group is for those who have experienced a loss that is sudd...
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• Qigong -Bamboo Mountain : 6:00pm - 7:30pm, November 10, at Frances Anderson Center. Meets for 6 weeks (no class Nov. 24)
Qigong is an ancient Chinese he...
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• Ferns for all Seasons: 6:30pm - 8:30pm, November 11, at Center for Urban Horticulture. Sue Olsen, author of the award-winning Encyclopedia of Garden Ferns and own...
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