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PEX not PECS! Types of Home Plumbing Materials
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OK, let's learn about a type of home plumbing material that is becoming more commonly used called PEX (not "pecs" like on display in the weight lifting photo). PEX stands for cross-linked high density polyethylene and although the material has been

Keeping chickens: a bizarre birth
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We've had a near-death experience, which I will report on later because, rather touchingly, we've also had a birth. The happy event took place in the rabbit hutch Jane and I use as a birthing area for broody chickens. This year we've had two: Anne, our

A teahouse for two
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Chad Ziemendorf / The Chronicle Jim and Bonnie Bell have spent the past eight years remodeling their Berkeley Arts and Crafts abode into a Japanese standout. The home of Bonnie and Jim Bell was once your typical Berkeley Arts and Crafts abode. But over

Get a jump on flower frogs
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The thriving resurgence of utilitarian isn't partial to crusty old pencil sharpeners and chipped metal task lamps. Rather, a budding crop of Etsy vintage purveyors are thinking up innovative uses for stem-friendly, Depression-era flower frogs. These

Playful fix-it Sugru
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Courtesy of Sugru Sugru, an adhesive that is activated when exposed to air, can be used to modify tools such as a saw . Ever since she was a student at the in London, Jane Ni Dhulchaointigh has been interested in fixing things easily. "And making

James Cameron's "Avatar" Coming to 3D Blu-ray - If You Buy a Panasonic 3D Plasma TV
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One of the problems with 3D-TV is the limited amount of actual 3D content that is available. On the plus side, more 3D Blu-ray content seems to be appearing, but on the negative side, all to often the few 3D Blu-ray releases available so far are tied to

XpanD Announces Availability of Universal 3D Glasses
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One of the real sore points for consumers that may be turning them off from embracing 3D-TV viewing is that those expensive 3D glasses branded for one manufacturer may not work another's 3D-TV. In other words, if you have a Samsung 3D-TV, your Samsung 3D

Japanese teahouse for two
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Chad Ziemendorf / The Chronicle Jim and Bonnie Bell have spent the past eight years remodeling their Berkeley Arts and Crafts abode into a Japanese standout. The home of Bonnie and Jim Bell was once your typical Berkeley Arts and Crafts abode. But over

Small North Side garden is a 21-year labor of love -- and it's not done
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The sound of gurgling water surrounds you in this North Side garden. Each twist of the homemade stone paths was a pleasant surprise -- an unusual perennial, a small ornamental tree, a pleasing combination of annuals and perennials. And then, a

September landscape & garden calendar
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Gardeners in Middle Tennessee can breathe a sigh of relief now as summer, with its unrelenting hot, steamy weather, slides into fall. Finally, we can get out again and enjoy the gardens. And while spring is a gardener's prime time for planning and

Homes: Spick and span
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Polishing is overrated Wood needs polishing only once a year (use natural beeswax rather than silicone polish). The rest of the time, simply buff it vigorously with a lint-free cloth. Remove sticky fingerprints with a drop of diluted white vinegar. But

Space solves: Seeking a carousel kitchen utensil holder. Plus, bed bugs
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Where can I find a carousel kitchen utensil holder? A friend has one (two tiers with knife slots) dating back to the 80s. Steptoe's Antiques, which specialises in vintage retro and antique homewares, will try to source one for you. Alternatively, The

Let's move to Cromarty and the Black Isle, Ross-shire
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What's going for it? 'Never heard of it,' said the petrol station attendant. Really? Really? He had a wicked gleam in his eye. I'm sure it must get annoying to be reminded of the Shipping Forecast by every bleeder up here on holiday. But that's

Aerate your garden soil this fall
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During elementary school, I remember my sense of intrigue when, at a certain time of the year, finger-sized brown cylinders mysteriously appeared all over the surface of the sports field grass. I imagined that they were the droppings of some nocturnal

September gardening essentials
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Pam Peirce / Special to The Chronicle Plant anemone bulbs at the beginning of autumn. The approach of autumn is hardly the time to slack off in the garden. Plants need tender care to get them back in shape for next year's display. Some may go dormant to

Eye for textiles led Amy Weaver to 2nd career
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Russell Yip STYLEMAKER SPOTLIGHT: Amy Weaver Amy Weaver's career trajectory comes as no surprise to those who knew her as a child. "I would sit for hours in my bedroom, drawing rooms with wallpaper, furniture and lighting," she recalled, noting that she

Ottomans get boost from recycled burlap sacks
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There was a time when integrating a burlap sack into your decor would be considered the essence of outdated, country bumpkin. Not anymore. The wonderfully unrefined fabric and nostalgic graphics are a fitting combination for a growing inclination

Big ideas for small gardens
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There are all kinds of wonderful reasons for living in San Francisco, but having a good-size backyard usually isn't one of them. So if you're fortunate enough to have even a sliver of outdoor space, you want to make the most of it. That was the goal when

Changing the Table
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Pottery by Jesse. Organic Stripe set good time to think about a new set of dinnerware for my table. Something fresh. Something new. Something unique. I love a beautifully set table, with fine linens, unique serving platters, plates and glasses that turn

Boston Acoustics TVee Model 20 Soundbar with Wireless Subwoofer - Product of the Week
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Boston Acoustics is a well known manufacturer of loudspeakers and with the TVee Model 20, it offers a self-contained, easy-to-use system that is designed to complement a flat panel television for an intimate, satisfying, listening experience for those

Win a Molton Brown candle worth 45
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NEW Win a Molton Brown candle worth £45 Just complete Ideal Home's survey to be entered, easy! We want to find out what you think about Ideal Home magazine and the more we know about your likes and dislikes, the more enjoyable we can make the magazine

How to grow Salvia 'Silas Dyson'
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So many of the more spectacular, frost-tender or borderline hardy salvias from down Mexico way are still waiting in the wings even though its now September. These divas make a glorious floral contribution late into the year as long as the frosts hold

It's rocket, man
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Suspect there won't be many more afterwork trips to the plot. The days are drawing in fast, but I wanted to see what had happened to the dropped tree and also to see if the tomatoes had turned. So the tree's gone but everything's looking a bit blasted:

Day: Bold brassy colours cheer up a summer garden
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More on Flowers Mike Shoup is a self-described “rose rustler,” but that doesn’t make him an outlaw. Flowers will come and go... Scale is sucking the life... Cullen: Rules for robust... Peonies may flop, but they... Most Read Move to suburbs

City offers soil-cleaning tips to promote urban gardening
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More on Gardening and landscaping Here is a run down of how to prune perennials, roses and flowering shrubs, and why you should bother in September. Cullen: I Love to Dig! Day: Bold brassy colours... Cullen: Go out on a limb... Day: Tomato experiment...