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Habitat builds with straw

Straw houses are no longer just for "The Three Little Pigs." Lorraine Queener has been living in a straw bale house in the Spokane Valley for the past three years. Her 1,200 square foot home was constructed using 42 large straw bales.
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Inventions make pets’ life better

Pets are living longer, happier and more enriched lives than ever before. At the same time, caring for our four-footed friends has never been easier. Taking a look back through history, it's pretty clear that America's pets didn't move from the doghouse to the penthouse overnight. They got plenty of help along the way from human friends whose hard work and dogged determination led to innovations that improved the lives of all pets. You won't find these inventions in most history books, but without them, things probably wouldn't be the same for your fur-coated friends.
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Look at my treasure

It doesn't always take a lot of money to find a treasure. But it does take a good eye. Alice Rhoads has a good eye.
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Spring brings out the slugs

It's not too early to put out slug bait, folks. They were already eyeing my ligularia this week, just waiting for me to clear a path to their first meal of the spring. Our wet, mild winter wasn't much of a challenge for them. They will soon be feasting on hostas, delphiniums, ligularias, lettuce, tomatoes and strawberries, to name only a few of their favorites.
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THE COLLECTOR

Dear Collector, Enclosed find picture of a Mae Starr doll which I received for Christmas in 1933. She has a wind-up mechanism in her back that plays cylinder-type records. Any information on her would be greatly appreciated.
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TREASURE HUNT

It doesn't matter if we sit down to three square meals a day, or just grab what we can and eat on the go. There are certain basic tools we just can't do without. Like flatware. Knives, forks and spoons are essential.
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Windows of opportunity

Sometimes, all opportunity needs is a window. Doug Miller started out in Spokane. A graduate of Lewis and Clark High School, Miller worked as a faux paint artist in Las Vegas, and did a stint as a cabinet maker before he moved to the Seattle area and became an antiques dealer.
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Wishing well makes dreams come true

If you're a do-it-yourselfer trying to dream up a fresh way to make the garden blossom this spring, this pretty little wishing well is the perfect project. Just close your eyes and toss in a coin – then fill up the well with potted plants and flowers and watch your wish come true. Featuring full-size traceable patterns for all of the curved and angled cuts, the project is easy enough for most woodworkers. To build, just trace the pieces onto wood and cut out. Next, assemble the well and the roof separately. Finally, combine the well and roof, attach the shingles and apply finish.
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Bazaars can be very bizarre

It's finally here. Springtime's warmer weather and longer days usually herald the beginning of the best hunting season for antiques, collectibles and all-around good finds. That's when garage sale signs sprout across the landscape and hopeful junkers line up early to snag the best buys at estate sales.
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Fight pesky voles effectively

I have voles in my yard that are very destructive. I cannot get any information on voles at all. They dig holes everywhere and eat the bulbs and anything else they fancy. I presume they migrated to my garden because there was a lot of construction going on below me in Wandermere. If you can give me any information, I would be ever so grateful. Frances McCaffrey, Spokane
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Get comfortable with color

Want to give your home a splash of color but afraid it will be too brash? Davis Remignanti, lead design consultant at http://www.Furniture.com offers some step-by-step advice on making good color choices. "Start with the walls," Davis advises. "Unless you live in an apartment and can't paint, avoid white walls." Incorporating color into your home doesn't have to be intimidating – if you put it into perspective.
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Get out of the house

Friday-Saturday – Past Blessings Antique Show will be Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Bigelow Gulch Grange, 7001 E. Bigelow Gulch Road. In addition to antiques, quilts and linens, old kitchenware, pottery, china, furniture, garden art and hand-painted treasures, there will be food and musical entertainment. For more information, contact Brenda Buckingham at 499-5099 Friday-Saturday – The 14th Annual Mom's Weekend Antique Sow will be Friday, 2-10 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Gladish Gym on west Main Street in Pullman. Professional antique dealers will feature a variety of quality antiques including vintage textiles, furniture, china, jewelry, art, Coca-Cola memorabilia, clothing, vintage garden items, toys, sewing-related items and tools. There will be live music each day. For more information, contact Barbara Feil (509) 334-6035
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Good contractor can offer bond

Question: How do I ensure that the contractor I hire will complete the job, and how much more will it cost me? – Heide Answer – There is only one method that will guarantee the completion of your home improvement in the event that your contractor fails: a performance bond. Performance bond is simply an insurance policy in the amount of your construction contract, purchased by you (costs about 4 percent of the contract amount), and is secured by the contractor's assets and past performance record. It is difficult for non-reputable home improvement contractors to get bonding because the criteria to acquire one, is very stringent.
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Hire a professional

There are many reasons why you may decided to hire a lawn care and spray service to help keep up your yard this year. Perhaps you are uncertain about which chemicals to apply and when. Maybe you are searching for a natural solution that doesn't involve the traditional chemicals you can pick up at the store. Perhaps you just have too much to do. "People either want their yards done professionally and in a timely manner, or they lack the knowledge," says Jim Fritz of Bestway Fuel and Spray in Spokane. With a yard service, "they don't have to guess at the rates or timing (of applications). Sometimes it's because they can't get the right product or the (tree) is too large for them to (spray) themselves."
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Keep eye on allowance

The allowance you got when you were a kid is nothing like an allowance in a construction contract. Unlike your parents, your contractor is not giving you anything when an allowance is included in the deal. If you are getting ready to hire a contractor, you should clearly understand what an allowance is, how it relates to the project and how to best determine whether it is reasonably accurate.
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Lavish parties gone to the dogs

Last year in the United States, more than 700,000 pets enjoyed being the life of a party thrown in their honor. Sweet 16s and bachelor bashes are so yesterday. Today, in America, lavish parties have gone to the dogs.
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