Inside this week’s issue
Pieces of history
Employ bits of older architecture in your modern life for variety and elegance.
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Cool crock
Marilyn Hutchison treasures lemonade container she found at a bazaar.
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Save your energy
Parts of Energy Policy Act reward citizens for saving energy.
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Orchid by any other name
New orchid named after its developer Donna Souza
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Shop the bargains
Real Simple offers tips on finding real deals on furnishings.
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Embracing natural look
Native plants are attractive and hold up better in the garden.
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Beware of the frost
Don’t plant those dahlias, gladiolas until mid-May, advises Pat Munts.
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Train with your best friend
Book lays out the benefits of exercising together for dog and owner.
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Reforming mooching pooch
Animal behavior specialist has strategies for getting dogs to quit begging.
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