Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Handy projects/fall gardens/party favorites

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Do it yourself or not?
Do it yourself or not?

Gene and Katie Hamilton of HouseNet size up home improvement projects: How difficult is the job, what tools are required, and how much can a handy homeowner save?

Top 10 bachelor pad mistakes Top 10 bachelor pad mistakes

Avoid a few simple design mistakes for a more clued-in look.
Falling leaves, rising fortunes Falling leaves, rising fortunes

The change of seasons brings mulch, compost, better soil and happier plants.
How to store firewood: Keeping your firewood dry Keeping your firewood dry

You'll get a much hotter fire from dry wood than from damp.

Good framing square makes cutting a roof rafter easy Using a framing square

Do the math: This tool can help you get an angle on many home improvement projects.
Bring back poinsettia color for holidays Bring back poinsettia color

Get your poinsettia through another winter and bring it into color again.
In praise of gray in the garden A touch of gray

Well-placed pockets of plants with silver and gray foliage can be striking.
Tips for great parties Tips for great parties

Try one of our favorite entertaining ideas and send 'em home happy, and maybe a little jealous.
Make a home smarter with automation systems Make your home smarter

Automate areas of the home that consume the most energy.
Dawn redwood's history reaches back millions of years A tree's ancient history

Dawn redwood is now turning colors. Here's why it's called a "living fossil."
Plant Rescue Sale seeks good homes for conservatory's plants Garfield Park plant rescue

Still recovering from hail damage, the conservatory holds a sale Saturday of plants with nowhere to overwinter.

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