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Hot Property: Aniston buys Bel-Air house
Leading lady Jennifer Aniston has bought a midcentury house in Bel-Air that was listed at $24.9 million.
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Consider giving a houseplant for Valentine's Day
Why give fresh flowers for Valentine's Day, only to know they will soon die? Instead, give an easy-care houseplant that keeps living and giving.
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Granite: a slab of stone-cold kitchen desire
Laminate was a countertop. Wood was a countertop. Granite is ... what? A pursuit. An ambition. A glossy, reflective surface that allows us to gaze at ourselves and know where we stand.
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Scents of Kentucky provide niche for local candle maker
Mint julep, cigar store and honeysuckle vine are some of the scents in which a Lexington-based soy wax candle maker specializes. There's even one that smells like the heady chocolate and pecan mix of Derby-Pie. Winner's Circle is a rose scent with a touch of leather.
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Winter has been too bloomin' warm: Some spring plants are flowering
The unusually mild winter we've had so far may have an odd side effect: spring flowers and spring blooming shrubs are making their appearance earlier than they normally would.
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Planting a garden? What's your rush?
"Slow Gardening: A No-Stress Philosophy for All Senses and Seasons" By Felder Rushing (Chelsea Green)
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Your Place: More about dampness in home near shore
In a recent column, a newly minted Jersey Shore homeowner asked for help making his damp abode drier.
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Home economics: Saving power costs in the house
Winter has been relatively mild and virtually snow-free so far in many regions. That's helped take the chill off utility costs. In fact, the people who monitor such things say electric bills are down, especially in areas like the mid-Atlantic.
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Try houseplants as gifts for Valentine's Day and beyond
Why give fresh flowers for Valentine's Day, only to know they will soon die. Instead, give an easy-care houseplant that keeps on living and giving.


