NOW HERE'S A TIP
By JoAnn Derson
      + Here's what L.S. in Texas has to say about a previous tip regarding storage of good silver serving pieces after using them on major holidays: "What's wrong with the rest of the year? After 50 years, I took the plastic and stonewear to the Senior Citizens Resale. Now we dine three times a day on ...
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Lighting more than just flipping a switch
      Different rooms in a home are supposed to create different moods. For instance, while living rooms are known to be for lounging and laughing, a study or den should be more like a library, where it's easy to get some work done away from the hustle and bustle of a room like the kitchen.
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Mulch more than meets the eye
      Gardeners and lawncare afficionados are always looking for ways to make their plants, gardens and property more appealing. If they can do so in ways that help the environment and save them some time, that's even better. While veteran green thumbers are well aware of the numerous tricks of the trad...
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Waging a war on backyard bites
      Doesn't it seem that as soon as you put the cushions back on the patio chairs and dust off the grill for another season outdoors the insects in your backyard suddenly rally the troops?
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your home a fresh look and reduce costs. These types of repairs THIS IS A HAMMER Samantha Mazzotta
Home Remodeling Adds Value, Livability
      Q: I don't see the point in remodeling a home. The building materials deteriorate over time, the stylish new fixtures fall out of style, and you just have to do it all over again in 10 years. You just can't rely on a home to be a good investment, in my opinion. So, why spend a ton of money on remo...
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Hike Sentinel land central…and with loons?
By George Owen
      "Sentinel Land Central?" Yes, Lake Chatuge, in the heart of the Sentinel newspapers' coverage. "Loons?" Those North Woods birds? Yes…right here in Lake Chatuge in winter. Now it's all motorized boats in summer.
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Extend gardening season with the right greenhouse
      For avid gardeners, colder temperatures have traditionally meant the end of a fulfilling hobby. However, many gardening afficionados have discovered that a greenhouse can be a great way to turn a seasonal passion into a year-round one.
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The path to a great garden every year is to 're-peat' some simple steps
      Before all else in gardening is the soil. To create a healthy vegetable or flower garden year after year, you need soil that's full of organic matter. While this type of soil is hard to come by naturally, the Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss Association (CSPMA) advises that there are a few things you ...
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Grow "Green" with your lawn:
Maintaining a beautiful lawn has never been so easy
      Are you often green with envy looking at your neighbors' luscious, healthy lawns? The secret to having the greenest lawn on your street doesn't necessarily mean spending the most time caring for it, but rather lies in providing nutrients with lawn fertilizers. The average homeowner only fertilizes...
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