Inside this week’s issue
Your home is a part of you
Every work in progress has a potential reward at its conclusion.
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Welcome to free time
The return of the school year means parents’ junking schedule is wide open.
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Keepsakes, Victorian style
Porcelain figurines have held their age well – and increased in value.
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Fancy yourself a mixologist?
To understand an outstanding cocktail is to understand its ingredients.
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A rancher’s revival
Retired couple give their 1950s South Hill home a modern makeover.
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Plant those bulbs now
Plan on vibrant spring colors by planting tulips in your garden.
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It’s time to get crafty
Our new column, the HomeMaker, introduces you to crafting.
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Practice makes perfect
While models of corkscrews vary greatly, it takes patience to become an expert.
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Mark your calendars
Check our comprehensive lists for home, garden, farmers’ markets and pets.
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