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• Family thrilled for their new home

  May 31, 2012 in Washington Voices on Page S1 Rena Bunting stood surrounded by her family on a dusty corner lot in Airway Heights looking at the foundation for her new home. Behind her, hamburgers were sizzling on a …

• As weather turns colder, it’s time to take steps to protect home

  November 6, 2011 in Features on Page D3 Gutters, leaders Ignore this, and there can be costly damage – inside and outside – caused by water and ice backing up from the gutters.

• Pollution can sneak into your home in variety of ways

  July 18, 2011 in Features on Page C7 We bring dangerous chemicals into our homes every day. It could be from our shoes, new furniture, or even our vinyl shower curtain. Here are my Top Five ways chemicals …

• Paphiopedilums hard to say, but great to see

  March 27, 2011 in Features on Page D3 Of all the plants on our planet, orchids are among the most stunning. And of all the orchids, some of the coolest-looking ones have to be the Paphiopedilums. Pronounced “paff-ee-oh-PED-ih-lums,” …

• Do It Yourself: Wallpaper removal tricky from drywall

  September 19, 2010 in Features on Page D3 Q. What process do you recommend for removing wallpaper from drywall? We did one room using a liquid chemical remover, and a lot of patching was needed because of marks …

• Color, furniture placement can make boxy rooms seem larger

  August 15, 2010 in Features on Page D3 As we exit the era of the McMansion and begin to embrace the concept of the “big-enough” home, we need to rethink some of our interior-design ideas. Whether your home …

• Spring ahead by seed-starting

  February 28, 2010 in Features on Page D3 One of my favorite activities this time of year is starting vegetables and flowers from seeds. It might seem like a lot of trouble but it allows me to grow …

• Workout space as important as equipment

  February 7, 2010 in Features on Page D3 Choosing a room to function as a home gym or personal workout space is just as important as finding the right equipment. The key is to make the space inviting, …

• Act quickly, but wisely, on insulation

  February 7, 2010 in Features on Page D3 Q. I own a very old house that was never insulated. I want to insulate the attic but have received so many conflicting opinions from contractors that I don’t know …

• Neutral

  February 7, 2010 in Features on Page D3 In some ways, it was simpler before. When Joy Lane Hicks wanted to buy a new piece of furniture or do some redecorating, she says, “I would start with, ‘Hey, …

• Home Calendar

  February 7, 2010 in Features on Page D4 Arts/Crafts Winter Market - Sponsored by Heart of the Arts. Featuring food, crafts, art and more. Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow, Idaho. (208) 669-2249

• Take time to clear out clutter, organize and freshen up

  January 10, 2010 in Features on Page D3 It’s the season for resolutions, and for many people that means vowing to get their home in the best shape possible. Whether it’s clearing out clutter, catching up on small …

• Landreth catalogs help plant seeds for future gardeners

  January 10, 2010 in Features on Page D3 January is National Mailorder Gardening Month, and the mailboxes of gardeners will soon be stuffed with tomatoes and melons, peas and perennials. Although most of these catalogs are photographic wonders, …

• Deciding between two space heaters

  January 10, 2010 in Features on Page D3 Q. Our dining room, which isn’t very large, never seems to get enough heat from our central heater. We’d like to get an electric space heater to help heat it, …

• Foreclosure filings fall 8 percent in November

  December 10, 2009 in Business The number of homeowners on the brink of foreclosure fell in November, the fourth straight monthly decline, as mortgage companies evaluated whether borrowers were eligible for help. 1

• Read the fine print on green paints

  November 29, 2009 in Features on Page D3 Q: I want to paint several rooms in my house this winter and would like to use paint that is healthful and safe for the ecology. How can I be …

• Interior designers offer ways to add glamour to your home

  November 29, 2009 in Features on Page D3 From colorful glass pieces giving off sparkle to lamps and mirrors that play with the light, adding glamour to a room is easy – and something people are seeking, says …

• How to deal with clutter, tossing family treasures

  August 30, 2009 in Features on Page D3 Many people face that moment when they wonder what they’re going to do with the sentimental items that fill their closets and attics – things like old photos, kids’ artwork, …

• Invasive plants can take over gardens in a flash

  August 30, 2009 in Features on Page D3 Many years ago, a neighbor gave me some plant starts from her garden. One was a yellow buttercup which she told me can be “a bit invasive.” I didn’t worry …

• Composite decks need love, too

  August 30, 2009 in Features on Page D3 Q. What is the proper way to clean factory-made composite wood decking that has become dirty, scuffed and stained from heavy use? A. Composite decks, made from ground-up wood and …

• Bedroom evolution

  August 16, 2009 in Features on Page D3 Soon parents everywhere will start gearing up for a new school year: plotting schedules, reorganizing desks and going though drawers and closets to remove items their children no longer use. …

• Horticultural therapy gives patients new life

  August 16, 2009 in Features on Page D3 Two weeks ago, Sara Hedahl suffered a stroke. The Libby, Mont., mother and grandmother was frightened and heartbroken as she watched herself deteriorate physically. She was quickly transferred to St. …

• Fiberglass insulation prevents drafts

  August 16, 2009 in Features on Page D3 Q. I recently had new thermal windows installed and the contractor used pieces of fiberglass insulation to seal gaps around the frames before adding interior trim. I thought spray foam …

• Home calendar

  August 16, 2009 in Features on Page D4 Arts/Crafts Coeur d’Alene Eagles Arts and Crafts Market - Featuring locally made arts and crafts with proceeds to benefit Eagles charities. Saturday, 11 a.m., 209 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene. …

• Fashionable flooring

  August 2, 2009 in Features on Page D3 Acid-stained concrete. Vintage hardwood, painted ultra-white or shimmering black. High-tech, eco-friendly laminates in a wild array of textures and colors. The options for fashionable flooring are endless these days, and …

• Native plants take pressure off of watering

  August 2, 2009 in Features on Page D3 It only takes a few hot summer days to make us look critically at the amount of water our yards require. To conserve this precious resource, consider incorporating native plants …

• Be forewarned when painting basement floors

  August 2, 2009 in Features on Page D3 Q. Our concrete basement floor was painted before we moved into our house, but the floor was bare in spots. We had it repainted, but now the new paint comes …

• Home Calendar

  August 2, 2009 in Features on Page D4 Arts/Crafts Art on the Green - Arts and crafts, food, live entertainment and children’s activities. Today, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., North Idaho College campus, 1000 W. Garden Ave, Coeur d’Alene. Free. …

• CdA Garden Tour returns to Walker-Corsini’s masterpiece

  July 5, 2009 in Features on Page D3 The garden of Paul Walker and Richard Corsini is so special, the Coeur d’Alene Garden Club decided people should get to see it again. Located at 11185 Avondale Loop in …

• Foundation leaks difficult to find, fix

  July 5, 2009 in Features on Page D3 Q. I get water in my basement during rains and I think it is caused by leaking rain gutters. How do I trace the leak? A. The basement water could …

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