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Dream of owning your Washington DC home in the Washington DC area? Rent to own your home or lease to own Washington DC real estate. Info on home loan, mortgage refinance and home finance. Virginia mortgages and Washington DC mortgage brokers.
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Help for Your Hands, Feet and Plants
Good footwear, gloves, tools, irrigation and plant-enhancing materials can make gardening safer and more enjoyable. Here are some new products that my associates and I have tested recently.
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Do-It-Yourself
Q: I have a wood deck that I have stained twice in six years with semitransparent stain. The second time was a disaster. The stain is peeling and chipping. Both times, I cleaned and power-washed the deck before staining. I can't remember the brand of stain I used. What could cause this?
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The Anxiety and Mystery Of Architect Fees
Most people have no clue how much it costs to hire an architect, and with good reason. The way most architects charge for their services is confusing.
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Tapping Your Garage's Hidden Storage Space
Q: DEAR TIM: I think overhead garage storage is the answer to my clutter problem. There is a giant empty space over the hood of both cars in our wide garage. I need a do-it-yourself garage-storage system that will support furniture, boxes and other household items.
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Prof. Lerner's Reading List For Garden Design 101
When it's time to rest from weeding and watering, consider some books on landscaping that will educate you about planting techniques, what to install and how to design.
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Keep an Eye Out -- the Perfect Plants for Your Garden Are Nearby
Every gardener wants plants that perform well, that are hardy, pest-resistant and long-lived, as well as aesthetically pleasing. But how do you find such stars?
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Tall Cabinets, Thoughtful Layout Can Help Keep Laundry Room Clean
Q DEAR TIM: It is time for new laundry room cabinets at my home, but after looking at several designs, I have decided that my current laundry room layout is bad. I don't want to order new cabinets until I am sure the floor plan will work. What is involved in remodeling a laundry room? Do you have...
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Stay Safe, Even as the Temperature Rises
When working on your house in hot weather, take these precautions to protect your health and get better results.
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Making the Connection Between Your Home and Your Planet
Even though two-thirds of Americans now accept that global warming is a serious issue, the cause hasn't yet hit home for many.
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After Spring Rains, It's Summer Chores That Keep Your Garden Lush
After plenty of spring rain, gardens are growing lushly again, a contrast with last summer's drought. So it's time to get back to normal garden management activities.
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