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Little fixes bring big changes

Like the clothes we wear, our homes reflect who we are and what we value. And, just like a new bag or pair of shoes, little fixes around the house this fall can bring instant satisfaction without overriding ever-tightening budgets.
Modified: 11/05/09 05:15:27 PM

Glass artisan finds his muse in mountain fields

Who & Ware: Ronnie Hughes learned glass blowing not because he was particularly interested in the craft but because he needed a job.
Modified: 11/07/09 06:02:01 AM

Computer needs TLC, too

Cleaning up: Did you know that dust and dirt buildup can harm your computer and possibly shorten its lifespan? Yes, that piece of equipment that you can barely get through the day without needs TLC just like the other objects in your home.
Modified: 11/07/09 06:01:32 AM

Going dark in the garden

Black is not so basic when it comes to your garden. Black-eyed Susans notwithstanding, black generally has a negative connotation, a signal that all is not well with a plant - black-spot fungus being just one example.
Modified: 11/05/09 05:15:28 PM

Top Drawer

Tips, this and that for your home and garden.
Modified: 11/07/09 05:46:05 AM

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