Inside this week’s issue
Turning with the seasons
As the temperatures head south, instincts help us prepare for harder times.
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Roadshow to remember
Woman brings rare Beatles memorabilia for appraisal and comes away satisfied.
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Beyond the brewery grind
The Collector says an early 1900s Coors coffee maker is a rare find.
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A classic addition
Do-it-yourself hall tree puts a useful and handsome piece of furniture in your home.
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Late-season splendor
Dazzling dahlias leave Spokane Valley garden awash in color.
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Couple earn just reward
North Side garden starts as a project and evolves into the Garden of the Month.
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Easing a fruit bush’s burden
The year’s weather patterns did no favors for thornless blackberry bushes.
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A gutter guard that works
After years of testing, a discovery uncovers a product that won’t let you down.
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Mark your calendars
Check our comprehensive lists for home, garden, farmers’ markets and pets.
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