Inside this week’s issue
It’s garage-sale season
Bargains wait on almost every street and boulevard in the region.
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Fun entry
Tammy and Luis Santana created their garden gate from scrap items.
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Watch the allowance
Keep careful tabs on contractors’ allowances.
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Lawn without labor
Hire a service, then sit back and really enjoy your yard.
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Find those missing pieces
From silverware to toys there are replacements out there somewhere.
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Colorful Hellebore
Durable and beautiful blooms last a month or more.
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Victory over voles
Pat Munts offers a strategy to combat pesky rodents.
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Luxurious throw
With instructions, it’s easy to make an elegant afghan.
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Party animals
Across the nation, pets are being feted by their owners.
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