Inside this week’s issue

Do something with that junk
A critical part of junking is putting your finds
to good use.
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View from the top
Home on a ridge offers panoramic vista from Mount Spokane to Steptoe Butte.
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a little decorating
Small spaces can look big and beautiful if you follow simple rules of interior design.
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Light gets in, you can get out
With a little professional help, a homeowner can install an egress basement window.
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Labor of love
Operators of bed and breakfast inns find enjoyment in their daily hospitality routine.
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Read it and cheep
Birdhouses made of recycled materials are topped off by a tome roof.
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Find a home for unused stuff
There’s a new Web site that helps people get rid of their surplus things.
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Outsmart a rodent
If your are determined, there are myraid ways to keep squirrels from your bird feeder.
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Parade of Paws
Spokane Humane Society will host walk on Saturday to raise money for animal care.
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How are we doing?
Let us know what you think. Suggest a story or write us a letter.