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Tacoma Home and Garden Show January 28 - February 1, 2009
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The 26th annual Tacoma Home & Garden Show will take place January 28 - February 1, 2009 at the Tacoma Dome. This year's show will be the largest in its 26-year history. The show will feature accredited seminars, award-wining display gardens and lots of

West Coast Decorator Michael Smith Gets White House Nod
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Michael S. Smith, who was announced Tuesday as the new White House decorator, is a native of California whose style is steeped in European tradition. Smith was one of three finalists in the designer selection process, according to Katie McCormick

A Designer Dish
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The hand-painted china of Arlington's Anna Weatherley made history last week when it was chosen as the first 'informal' White House china. First lady Laura Bush showed off the custom Magnolia Residence China Service to reporters on the table of the

How To | Jeanne Huber
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Q I have a leather love seat that I purchased on Craigslist. It looked great initially. However, I soon realized that it has sticky areas that damage clothing and cause fibers to become embedded in the leather surface. We are using a sheet to cover the

Plan for Blooms All Season Long
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What do the demure foamflower of April, the outlandish peony of May and the wild goldenrod of September have in common? They are hardy perennials, plants that bloom in their season and then retreat slowly into the ground, to grow afresh the next year. A

Blu-ray Discs Becoming Popular Target For Shoplifters
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Just as CDs and DVDs before it, Shoplifters are increasingly targeting Blu-ray Discs. One reason cited is that with the high price of Blu-ray Disc movies, some shoplifters feel that taking the chance of stealing the discs to resell them on the black

Setting Up A Home Theater System For A High Definition Super Bowl
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Super Bowl Sunday is the most popular annual unofficial U.S. national holiday. This year Super Bowl Sunday will be on February 1, 2009, and will be televised in high definition on the NBC network. In order to fully appreciate the Super Bowl, you need an

White House private quarters to go glam
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WASHINGTON - The White House private quarters will be getting a Hollywood-style makeover. Los Angeles-based designer Michael Smith has been chosen by first lady Michelle Obama to decorate the private quarters of the executive mansion, transition

Winter structure
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John Massey is a little bleary-eyed when we meet, worn out by a late flight back from the Peloponnese. But although clearly fatigued, he enthusiastically reels off the Grecian treasures he has just encountered, from yellow sternbergias to tiny narcissi,

Clivia miniata: Hardy houseplant grows anywhere
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Common name: Kaffir lily, fire lily, Queen of Houseplants Genus/species: Clivia miniata Family: Amaryllidaceae Description: This evergreen, ornamental genus of durable shade plants, native to moist, shady forest floors of southern Africa, is one of the

Poinsettias need water, temperature just right
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Q: Regarding the poinsettias that I purchase each holiday time (from Costco, very large ones). The problem here is that after about two weeks, the leaves begin to fall, each day a few more. This has happened for the past few years. Is there any way I can

S.F. history lesson runs through Islais Creek
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Even when you banish a creek from view, it has a way of making its presence known. San Francisco's Islais Creek is mostly out of sight - running through an underground culvert except for a stretch in Glen Park and its bay outfall at Third Street. That's

5 cheap ways to heat your home
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As winter hits its full swing you can still take a few steps to winterize your home. Adding some insulation here, a little plastic window film there can save you real dollars. Here are a few ideas: Install a programmable thermostat There are many

How to look after your Busy Lizzies
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UPON ARRIVAL Immediately upon receipt, stand your plants upright. Do not worry if some plugs have become loose or some compost has moved about. If the plants seem dry, place into a tray of water for at least half an hour. Although mini-plugs can be

Decorator Waldo Fernandez lists Beverly Hills home at $10,995,000
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Mediterranean estate has five bedrooms and a gourmet kitchen and features a swimming pool, gardens and tennis court. By Ann Brenoff October 10, 2010 It's been said that in Hollywood, there is a short list for everything -- even if it changes hourly. But

Rock artist Beck's Malibu home now for sale at $2,345,000
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The perpetually touring genre-bending performer Beck has lowered the price on his Malibu beach home a smidgen to pique interest. Old price: $2,399,000. New price: $2,345,000. It's his second home, and his schedule hasn't allowed much use of it. The

Decorating on a shoestring
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Transform a boring corner into a stylish space with these bargain buys You don't need a big budget to create a gorgeous corner ? these bargain buys cost less than £75, but inject instant style. Tree sticker, £25 Wall stickers are big news for 2009,

Home and Garden shows 2009
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Thanks to that pesky credit crunch, many of us are looking for ways to stay put and make the most of our current surroundings. And whether you're planning a loft extension or just looking for a new vase, there's plenty to inspire you at the upcoming crop

Astrology.com Daily Home and Garden Horoscopes - Tuesday January 13, 2009
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Today's Aries Reading: Free Sample of The Real You Reading Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Do not wait to catch cheerfulness from others. Be a carrier. The weather may be gloomy but a dancing fire of long burning oak logs will warm not just the house, but the

Edit digital photos
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There's a good selection of easy-to-use software around that will give a professional finish. If you don't want to buy software, download Google Picasa for free, import your photos and start editing. You can create albums, get rid of blemishes, fix

Style on a shoestring
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Transform a boring corner into a stylish space with these bargain buys You don't need a big budget to create a gorgeous corner ? these bargain buys cost less than £75, but inject instant style. Tree sticker, £25 Wall stickers are big news for 2009,

Astrology.com Daily Home and Garden Horoscopes - Monday January 12, 2009
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2:49pm PST Aries (March 21 - April 19) A utility bill may shock you today. Is your ceiling fan driving the hot air down or pulling it up to the ceiling where it is not needed? Is there a window open in the spare bathroom? Is it time to install

David Hasselhoff lists Encino home at $5.95 million
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Pamela Anderson wasn't the only hunka-hunka burning love to strut off the 'Baywatch' beach into popular culture. For the ladies, there was David Hasselhoff, who is now trying to sell his Encino home for $5.95 million. Hasselhoff, 56, has listed his

Sage Words: new for 2009
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Always looking on the bright side is not usually my style, but even I can see that things are looking up for gardeners this year. As we get poorer, gardening will be discovered by more people who don't yet know what fun it is pottering about outdoors.

How to Grow: Iris unguicularis
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This flower always seems to come as a surprise. Snowdrops, aconites and crocuses we expect in the very early days of spring, but not irises, and certainly not one whose flower has the size and delicacy more typical of a summer's day. The position where

Installing an Electronic Dimmer
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Dimwits are not good but to be 'dim-lit' well that's something else. Today's TRIAC controlled electronic dimmers are beautiful, energy efficient and easy to use. Gone are the days of only big bulky knobs (although you can still buy them) and in are thin

News From CES 2009 - Wireless HDTV Makes Headway
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Flat panel LCD and Plasma Televisions are very appealing to consumers, especially since they can be mounted on a wall. However, many owners have expressed frustration about hanging their television on the wall as those ugly and unsightly connection

News From CES 2009 - Home Theater Furniture Assembly Made Easy From Bell'O
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Have you ever purchased an audio rack, TV stand, or media storage cabinet and discovered when you got home that you had no idea how to put it together? I have, and I am sure you have to. Bell'O has now come the rescue with their new line of No-Tools

Small-Space Chic
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Classic antiques and family pieces, vibrant color, and indestructible surfaces combine to create a comfortably elegant home fit for a young family. Slide 1 of 16 Pattern Perfect A mix of geometric, organic, and ethnic patterns gives the family room a