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Challenging the pet-food dogma
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Russell Yip / The Chronicle Authors Marion Nestle and Malden C. Nesheim take on the pet food business with their book "Feed Your Pet Right." In her best-selling food industry exposés "What to Eat" and "Food Politics," Marion Nestle taught the nation how

Cat's strong thirst, urination may hint disease
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Q: In a recent column, it was mentioned that some pets have diseases that cause them to drink and urinate more frequently, as well as hover around the bathtub and sink. My cat exhibits this behavior. I leave the water dripping in the bathroom sink and

Amputation gave Buddy a second life
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Krys Turczynski George and Kathleen Ferrick's golden retriever, Buddy, had his leg amputated because of cancer. It's the diagnosis every dog owner fears: the innocent limp that turns into bone cancer. When George and Kathleen Ferrick received the dire

Wild about poppies
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I have always loved seeing the poppies coming out in the farmers' fields during the summer and have tried to get them to grow in my garden by taking a few heads off them from the side of the fields. Apart from asking a farmer for permission to go into

Skimmia japonica and helianthemum in trouble
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We have two shrubs that are not doing well. For the first three years our Skimmia japonica subsp. reevesiana (now 10 years old) flowered well, but recently it has hardly done so at all. We have pruned it once or twice as it was becoming too tall. Also,

Of chewed holly bark and 'whiffy' water butts
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What will happen to the 50 or so holly trees that had the lower 2ft of their bark completely nibbled by roe deer during the worst of last winter, and the foliage of which is now grey/brown, and on which there are no signs of new growth, asks poor Liz

Prune early-flowering shrubs and deadhead
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Early-summer flowering shrubs such as philadelphus, deutzia and kolkwitzia flower on the previous year's wood, so you need to preserve some of the older wood while encouraging new growth for next year's flowers as well. Generally, the technique is to

Cables To Go - TruLink 1-Port 60 GHz WirelessHD Kit - Product Review
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Eliminating wires and cables in home theater systems is certainly an ongoing battle. In recent years some strides have been made in wireless connectivity, but, unfortunately, the solutions have been a mixed-bag. One wireless connection solution that has

Revamp garden furniture with a lick of paint
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Gardens are an important feature of any home, but the key to enjoying them is ensuring they are neat and whatever furniture is contained therein is in good working order. Good outdoor spaces can not only make the home more comfortable, but can also help

House Calls
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Our weekly column invites Washington area readers to submit rooms that need decorating help. Rooms are matched with local designers who propose ideas for a makeover. Submit rooms to makeover@washpost.com. This week's room: Now that their last child has

Banksian rose needs a lot of room to grow
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Margaret Hall sent me a picture of her Banksian rose (Rosa banksiae) that is all at sixes and sevens - about 8ft of lovely luxuriant bright green new growth against her 6ft-high fence, but not a flower or bud in sight. She bought it last spring at a

Spring Meadow Farms
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There is a small, manageable farm that opens to the public in early spring every year with fresh fruits and vegetables and a little family fun. Located in Upperco, Maryland, just north of Reisterstown, is a family-owned farm market where you can find

Fully loaded: Transform your garage into a wrench-wielder's paradise
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There are comfy couches, a kitchen area, a pool table, showcases for the hubcap collection. And because there are cars on the premises, this space, technically at least, is a garage. Richard Newton begs to differ. "There are two ways to do it," says

Controversial decorating tips by Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen | VIDEOS | housetohome
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We were so pleased to find out that Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen is the new celebrity ambassador for Dolphin Bathrooms, Sharps Bedrooms and Moben Kitchens, and while checking out their new ranges, we couldn't resist quizzing the TV star on his top bedroom and

Midsummer murder
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So, scarily, the solstice is over and the days get shorter from here on in. Though hard to notice at the Scandinavian summerhouse where it never gets dark at the moment, just a sort of backlit dusk from past midnight through to very early 'dawn', like a

Co. Wexford Garden & Flower Club
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Co. Wexford Garden & Flower Club: As part of the Enniscorthy 1500 Anniversary Celebrations, there is a Flower Festival in St Mary's Church, Enniscorthy. It starts Thursday, 1 July with an opening ceremony at 7.30 pm. Open Friday 11am-7.30 pm;

Home design goes local
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David Stark Wilson / WA Design A Stinson Beach home by WA Design of Berkeley is a showcase of Bay Area craftsmanship. "If you are trying to create a unique design to respond to a client, you need to have talented local craftspeople available as a

Tips for Buying Pine Furniture
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Pine furniture is less expensive than many other wood pieces, especially if you buy it unfinished, which makes it a very popular choice. It can be painted, stained or covered in a clear coat of varnish. Pine furniture also blends well with other woods,

Home and Garden TV and Home Depot cited as "culprits" in the escalation of water damage claims
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Home and Garden Television (HGTV) and Home Depot are two main culprits responsible for the escalation of water damage claims costs, according to Will Cook, president of Belfor Restoration Services. These two cultural icons are fuelling the impulse to

Wimbledon | weird and wonderful facts | Wimbledon 2010
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14 strange but true things you never knew about the annual tennis championship Wimbledon - weird and wonderful facts Looking forward to Wimbledon? Check out these weird and wonderful facts about the annual tennis championship and impress your pals!

Give your garden furniture a facelift - by mixing, matching, repainting and recycling last year's tables and chairs
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The weather forecasters have been promising a hot summer but, even if they’re proved wrong again, that won’t stop most of us getting out into the garden to enjoy whatever good weather we may be blessed with.

They're all fuss-free and look good all year - now British gardeners are starting to fall for ornamental grasses
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British gardeners have taken a bit of time to get used to ornamental grasses. While they have been all the rage in Germany, Holland and the US for several decades, we tend to regard grasses with deep suspicion.

Yamaha Debuts New Mid-Priced 3D-Enabled Home Theater Receiver
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Yamaha has announced its latest Home Theater Receiver that brings more advanced features to an affordable price level. To start things off, the RX-V667 is 3D-ready for Blu-ray, as well as broadcast and cable sources via its six HDMI ver 1.4a inputs. One

Eat for the beets
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It's been a month time since I last blogged, much has happened since then. There have been a couple of trips to Italy photographing (and eating food). We have moved house, or rather, inbetween moves, currently sitting it out in a small one-bedroom flat

Gardening week ahead: aphid attacks
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Tips of new leaves and shoots can look curled or distorted due to the aphids sucking sap. There's no point spraying fruit trees now as the insects will soon move to herbaceous plants to continue their life cycle. You might see lots of ants on herbaceous

Gardening week ahead: long-flowering plants for summer/autumn
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Now is an ideal time to fill any gaps in a sunny border with these perennials, especially if planted in groups or drifts in a naturalistic style. It is easy to assess the height and colour needed when plants for sale are in bloom. Try Aster x frikartii

15 Quick Refreshes with Paint
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Give dated furniture and accessories a lift with a fresh coat of paint. Slide 1 of 16 Update the Furniture If the wood surface is already painted or varnished, remove dirt or wax buildup with a household cleaner and rinse. Sand rough areas and wipe away

Fresh Ideas for Kitchen Floors
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Discover quality and stylish kitchen flooring materials -- from ceramic tile to hardwood to stone -- and stunning design ideas. Slide 1 of 17 Beautiful Bamboo In keeping with an earthy color palette, the homeowners of this Asian-style kitchen chose