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New reasons to plant in a greenhouse

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Gardeners, if you've ever been tempted to give Mother Nature a little nudge, consider installing a greenhouse.

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Hot Property: Malibu retreat with four-star pedigree for sale

Actor Nick Nolte has put a Malibu compound up for sale that has seen a galaxy of stars come through its arched entryway.
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5 shrubs homeowners can count on for a showy summer

Here are five flowering shrubs you can plant right now that grow well in the Piedmont and bloom in summer.
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10 Questions: How to spotlight your heirloom treasures

Interior designer Kim Bell of The N&O Design Team tackles our queries
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Tasteful Garden: A squash you can eat like spaghetti

Spring is the time to think about planting spaghetti squash. Part of the winter squash family that includes butternut and acorn squash, spaghetti squash takes 60 to 70 days to reach maturity after the seeds germinate.
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Choose these plants now for summer arrangements

In springtime, it isn't hard for a gardener to pick a bouquet for the house. A stem or two of azalea, spiraea or rhododendron does the job quickly. But, come summer, we look to cut annuals and perennials to arrange in vases.
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Do HOAs have an expiration date?

Q: We live in a 15-year-old neighborhood with a homeowners association. What is the "life span" of an HOA? Is there an automatic "expiration date" or does the HOA have to be dissolved through legal action?
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Give powder room a big personality

Because a powder room is small, a bright color or trendy wallpaper is less of a risk and might be less of an expense.
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Living Space: Use feng shui to choose comforter

Try selecting a color for your comforter - or anything else at home - based on its specific inspiration under the Chinese art of placement.
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Pick a style and make the bedroom your favorite space

Choosing a specific design style for your bedroom can transform it into your favorite space in the house. Here are some popular styles.
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Hobbies: Make fabric-covered bangles

Stacking bracelets on your arm adds style, and they're easy to personalize with fabric.