Marcia Schnedler
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posted: 08/20/2011 4:12 a.m. Discuss
The front of our house needs perking up — it looks sort of old, tired and boring. What kinds of things could I do without spending too much? What you want to do is add what, in the real estate business, is called curb appeal. There are many ideas out there on how to accomplish this, including a total makeover of your landscaping, major remodeling and other things that could cost well into the thousands of dollars.
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posted: 08/13/2011 5:13 a.m. Discuss
I’m about to have a lawn and garden to tend so I need to buy some equipment. Which kind works best — gas or electric? Popular Mechanics magazine came up with an idea on how to test gas-versus-electric in a recent story by Evan Rothman. In his introduction Rothman summed up the basic differences of gas and electric equipment. For gas tools, “the little engine is a big polluter. That may explain, in part, the rising popularity of yard tools with lithium-ion batteries.
Tools & toys
posted: 08/13/2011 5:11 a.m. Discuss
EnviroSand What’s to love: It’s sand modified so that it stays in place, kills weeds when used in cobblestone, paver or brick walkways, patios or driveways.
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posted: 08/06/2011 4:20 a.m. Discuss
Umbra Bird Cafe What’s to love: This feeder looks like an ultra-modern house.
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posted: 07/30/2011 3:13 a.m. Discuss
My wife and I are about to begin planning some major remodeling, including an add-on to our kitchen area. We want to use products that are healthy and environmentally responsible, but worry that not every manufacturer (and others) is on the up-and-up on this. What can you tell us? We turned to a recent article by Tristan Roberts, editorial director at BuildingGreen Inc., in Brattleboro, Vt., which publishes information on “green” building products and solutions (visit BuildingGreen.com).
Tools & toys
posted: 07/30/2011 3:11 a.m. Discuss
Kalamazoo Hybrid Fire Grill What’s to love: Can cook with wood, charcoal and gas — at the same time.
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posted: 07/23/2011 4:11 a.m. Discuss
UpRoot Weed and Root Remover What’s to love: Weeding without having to kneel, bend over or use herbicides.
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posted: 07/23/2011 4:09 a.m. Discuss
My fiance and I are in our 40s and are in the process of selling our houses to find a somewhat bigger place for the two of us. We’re both fully outfitted with furniture, kitchen gadgets and all the other stuff accumulated as homeowners.
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posted: 07/16/2011 4:13 a.m. Discuss
Come the middle of summer, my lawnmower gets harder to start and seems wheezy compared with when I begin mowing in spring. I do give it an annual tune-up then and always run it on fresh fuel. What’s causing this?
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posted: 07/16/2011 4:07 a.m. Discuss
Sea Squirts Life Jacket What’s to love: Designed for safety and fun, but also fits children comfortably.
