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A Five-Point Plan for Just About Any Home. It's easier than you think to make your house more environmentally friendly. In a Quandary Over a Specialized Tool. Q: DEAR TIM: A compound miter saw has bubbled to the top of my power-tool wish list. I think I need one to put up some crown molding and wonder if it's necessary. Would it be better to get a sliding compound miter saw?. Showpiece House Harnesses Wisdom of the Ancients. Does the classical architectural style of ancient Greece and Rome have any relevance for today's homeowners? Did the builders of preindustrial-era houses develop climate-control techniques that could be adapted to today's houses?. Rake, Prune, Clean And Cultivate Before Spring Growth. Until now, fallen leaves and other winter debris have been protecting your plants. Now it's time to clean up before new growth begins. Bathe Your Walls in Light. Sconces, light fixtures attached to the wall midway between floor and ceiling, can serve as primarily functional objects, or they can create a dramatic focal point in a room. Tricking the Wind, and Other Tips for Setting Posts. Q: DEAR TIM: What is the preferred method to set fence posts? My five-foot-tall, solid-picket privacy fence has had some issues over the past 10 years. The latest problem is posts set in concrete that have snapped. From Piles of Stone, a Colorful Addition to the Landscape. BAY SHORE, N.Y. - In one area of their landscape recycling yard were pile upon pile of mulch, much of it being dyed black, red and brown. In another area were piles of crushed concrete and asphalt. Much of it was, well, doing nothing but piling up. You Can Load Up With Quiet but It'll Cost. When it comes to dishwashers, silence ranks right up there with cleanliness. Paying in Full Upfront Leaves You With Nothing but Hope. Q: DEAR TIM: My kitchen cabinet remodel has turned into a disaster. I contracted the job through a national home-center chain, which demanded that I pay in advance for the entire job. 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. 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. Home Front: T-Shirt Quilts, Reglazing Tubs, IKEA Sofas and Hated Design Trends. Post Home Section staffers Jura Koncius and Terri Sapienza take questions on your decorating dilemmas, from slipcovers and shutters to dog hair and duvet covers. Cleaning Up the Messy Mortar. Q DEAR TIM: How can I remove mortar from the sidewalk that I just built with paver bricks? My husband and I smeared mortar on the brick, and it looks terrible. Is there a nontoxic way to fix this without damaging the brick?. An Alarm System For Inaccurate Credit Scores. When you're quoted a higher interest rate than you deserve because of information in your credit file, wouldn't you appreciate it if someone red-flagged it for you?. The General's Gem. The evidence of where the great once lived can come down to some peeling wallpaper in an upstairs room. As Disputes Escalate, So Can the Legal Bills. Beware the homeowners association squabble that escalates. Back-fence grousing over parking restrictions, architectural rules or allegations of cronyism can grow into civil war, and homeowners -- the source of all money in the association -- can end up paying big legal bills, no matter which side.. Overcoming the Noisy, the Dirty And the Just Plain Eerie. W hile I was hosting a radio show recently, a call came in about whether to buy a house that was in foreclosure. Pouring Cash Into the Bath. Every home seller who's serious about the job knows that scrubbing, de-cluttering, and all manner of primping are mandatory. But how far should you go in making expensive repairs to a bathroom?. Freshening an Old Listing, and Other Tips for Worried Sellers. "W e live in Baltimore and are trying to sell our house," writes a reader. "My agent tells me that my listing has to be withdrawn from the local multiple listing service for at least six months, otherwise the number of days on market will carry forward from my old listing to a new listing. Our ho.. A Garden Haven With a Storied Past. Situated on 32 carefully landscaped acres just off Wisconsin Avenue NW in busy Tenleytown, the McLean Gardens condominium complex is lovely all year, but certain seasons highlight its best qualities. |
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