News garden 2008-07-31 Andanh.com

Former lawyer-turned-sculptor showcases 'largest concrete aquarium in the Midwest' Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:32:57 -0500
Something fishy is going within the 240 acres of Russel Neswick's unincorporated Lake Village property. It's all pretty concrete. As in Ferro concrete.

Landscaping on a budget - if we could only agree Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:32:57 -0500
I'm having lunch with my husband, Dan. We're dining on the outdoor deck of a local restaurant, surrounded by a flourishing garden.

'Tis the year for lots of weeds Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:32:57 -0500
My neighbor called me over to her garden to see if a plant growing happily among her flowers was a weed. I took a look at the fleshy-leaved plant that certainly didn't look like a troublemaker.

Dress clips still grab collectors Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:32:57 -0500
The dress clip was considered the ultimate fashion accessory from the late 1920s through the '50s.

A little imagination goes a long way on a tight budget Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:32:57 -0500
Q: My partner and I have just moved into our first apartment and have little money to fix it up. You are so great at decorating on a shoestring; can you give us some tips, please? We have hardwood floors and both like earthtones. Thanks. -- Robin

Raspberry heaven can last (almost) all summer Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:32:57 -0500
The harvest of raspberries slows about now, each day bringing fewer and smaller berries.

Technology makes green innovations in the home Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:32:57 -0500
A decade of quantum technological leaps mean today's designers have in their hands a virtually bottomless toy box of new materials and methods.

Online real estate listings not always current Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:27:33 -0500
Years ago, before the age of instant electronic communications, local multiple-listing services (MLS) published inches-thick books with one black-and-white exterior picture and a written description of each house offered for sale through their members.

Psychologist, designer, TV personality show how to rid the kid clutter in your house Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:27:33 -0500
We've all seen it: The house that's overrun with kids' stuff because the kids run it.

Five real solutions to your kids' technology clutter Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:27:33 -0500
The trucks, teddy bears, dolls and Barbie Dream House may be history. But their fading from favor doesn't mean you're off the hook.

Toxics among common scents around the home Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:27:33 -0500
The fumes that waft from top-selling air fresheners and laundry products contain dozens of chemicals, including several classified as toxic or hazardous, says a University of Washington study published Wednesday.

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