Lay Your Own Extraordinary Hardwood Floor
It's hard to beat the natural beauty, warmth and durability of a hardwood floor. A well-laid floor will last for a century or more and can be rejuvenated by resanding and finishing to look brand new. A real wood floor isn't cheap, but neither is ... [... more]
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Planning a great vacation? Share your best vacation pictures with us for a chance to win $100! Votes in our Cute Pet Photo Contest are in! Our users chose "Baby Josie" submitted by Lindsey Akiyama as their favorite cute pet photo. View the ... [... more]
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Just what the doctor ordered -- a healthy dose of extra cash! Select Editions brings you the chance to win $30,000 with just one click! Entry is FREE, and you can make yourself a potential winner every day. Just answer a simple question and enter ... [... more]
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Healthier Gardening
Quick: what is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of hypertension, osteoporosis, and depression? How about digging in the dirt? Studies find that gardening is one of the best physical activities going when it comes to preventing or ... [... more]
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Nature meets culture in New York, Berkeley, Paris and Kyoto.
What a wonderful way to explore the gardens around the world--without spending a dime! Thanks for the "trip." Comments : By bbcookie, Thu Jun 12 12:43:19 EDT 2008 [... more]
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Container Water Gardens
Container gardens with aquatic plants create more mystery than plants potted in soil. They make you want to go outside and have a look. Plus, they're extremely low maintenance. Top them off with water before you go on vacation, and they're still ... [... more]
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Revitalize Your Garden!
From Home Made Best Made Every gardener knows that beautiful flowers and bountiful vegetables depend on good rich soil, regular doses of fertilizer and protection from harmful pests and diseases. Here's how to make your own soil, fertilizers and ... [... more]
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Poison Ivy Primer
By Sarah Safir From Reader's Digest Touch a poison ivy, oak or sumac plant, and you've come in contact with urushiol, the oil that leads to this itchy rash. But you can also catch it when you touch anything with the oil on it (garden tools, pet ... [... more]
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Crushed Stone Path
A path can do wonders for a backyard. It can invite you directly inside a garden or into a shaded area, or attract your attention to a rose-covered trellis, a busy bird feeder or your favorite maple. There's something relaxing about walking along ... [... more]
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The Garden Tool Safety Primer
A hoe or spade left lying around can easily cause an accident. Proper storage of tools not only makes them last longer, but can also prevent injuries. If there are children around, store garden knives and other hazardous tools and materials in a ... [... more]
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Spring Is Here: Get Your Garden Growing
Begin weeding as soon as growth appears. Neglecting the job only leads to more work later on if the weeds are allowed to mature and disperse their seeds. Also, weeds flourish in well-prepared soil and deprive the plants of both nutrients and ... [... more]
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Flower Arranging Tips
From her New York City design studio, interior and floral designer Rebecca Cole is a pro at creating personal spaces in which her clients love to live. Through her Discovery Channel show, According to Cole, it's easy to create a home ecology, and ... [... more]
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