Home & Garden

Oct
21
2021
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By Troy Warren
Design Recipes: Make a splash with citrus colors

Design Recipes: Make a splash with citrus colors

Home & Garden
By Cathy Hobbs, Tribune News Service (TNS) Troy Warren for CNT #HomeGarden There’s lemon and lime as well as orange. So-called citrus colors can add warmth and energy to nearly any space. Often, they will help instantly brighten and lighten, and can even help to mimic sunshine in dark spaces. Not sure how to introduce citrus colors into your home? Here are some top tips. 1. Use yellow and yellow-based tones in spaces that receive little to no light. These colors can help mimic sunshine. 2. Do mix citrus colors in the same space. Lemon and lime for example can be…
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Oct
21
2021
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By Troy Warren
Atlanta: Why Zillow won’t buy your home this year

Atlanta: Why Zillow won’t buy your home this year

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By Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for AtlantaNewsAndTalk.Com #HomeGarden #RealEstate   Atlanta among top three markets for ‘iBuying’ service during Q2 Supply chain problems have hit Zillow, the company announced this week, forcing it to stop buying homes through Zillow Offers for at least the rest of the year. Zillow Offers uses the “iBuyer” program, which allows the home buyer to choose a closing date that’s 10-60 days after signing. The home buyer is responsible for scheduling and paying for an inspection and appraisal of the property. If there are any safety issues with the home, the home buyer can request repairs.…
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Oct
17
2021
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By Troy Warren
How to Clean a Coffee Maker, Plus Why You Should Do It More Often

How to Clean a Coffee Maker, Plus Why You Should Do It More Often

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By Jan Soults Walker and Jessica Bennett | BHG.Com Troy Warren for CNT #HomeGarden Coffee tasting bitter lately? Remove gross buildup inside the machine with this easy method for cleaning a coffee maker and carafe. Use these steps on how to clean a coffee maker with vinegar and water to make your next cup of java taste fresh and delicious. Your coffee maker might not be as clean as you think. Some of the warning signs of a dirty coffee maker are clear: Oily sludge and mineral buildup eventually form on your coffee maker and pot, creating stains, gumming up the brewing process,…
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Oct
16
2021
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By Troy Warren
How to Prevent Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs From Taking Over Your House

How to Prevent Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs From Taking Over Your House

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By Viveka Neveln | BHG.Com Troy Warren for CNT #HomeGarden These pesky insects start coming indoors in fall and stick around through winter, often in very large numbers. Keep them under control with these tips. Usually, you'll spot brown marmorated stink bugs crawling around your house in the spring or fall. The insects sneak indoors in fall looking for a cozy spot to hibernate for the winter, then awaken in spring when the weather starts to warm up again. Like their name suggests, these pests can make themselves unwelcome by releasing an unpleasant odor when disturbed. Stink bugs are also just…
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Oct
15
2021
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By Troy Warren
Cranberry rootworm damage is easy to spot

Cranberry rootworm damage is easy to spot

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By Walter Reeves, For the AJC Troy Warren for CNT #HomeGarden Q: For the past two years, cranberry rootworms have attacked my azaleas. There are lots of holes in the leaves. I have seen positive results from using granular systemic insecticide. Should I apply again in early spring and reapply every eight weeks or is this even going to be a chronic issue? Tom Pinotti, Decatur A: Cranberry rootworms damage plants in two ways. The larvae live underground and chew on the roots. The adult snout weevils feed on leaves at night, leaving characteristic C-shaped holes. They retreat underground at dawn, so they…
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Oct
10
2021
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By Troy Warren
3 aging in place trends that emerged during pandemic

3 aging in place trends that emerged during pandemic

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By Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT #HomeGarden All of the country’s 74 million baby boomers will be 65 or older by 2030 The spotlight has been on seniors throughout the coronavirus pandemic — how to care for them and how to keep them safe. “While tough conversations about where a senior will reside so they can receive the best care are sometimes side-stepped by families until they’re unavoidable, this renewed focus on staying healthy and safe has created the momentum to think proactively about aging loved ones,” Amy Moneypenny wrote for HomeCare. Momentum is needed on the topic,…
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Oct
09
2021
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By Troy Warren
Fall is the Best Time to Plant Spring-Blooming Bulbs: Here’s How

Fall is the Best Time to Plant Spring-Blooming Bulbs: Here’s How

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By Andrea Beck | BHG.Com Troy Warren for CNT #HomeGarden Planting tulips, daffodils, and other spring-blooming bulbs in autumn will provide welcome color in your garden after the winter. Here's what you need to know to get it done right. Bulbs are the closest thing you can get to guaranteed color. After getting them in the ground, all you have to do is sit back and wait for the show. There are all sorts of bulbs that bloom at different times of the year, but among the best to plant in fall for spring bloom include tulip, daffodil, grape hyacinth, crocus, and hyacinth. These spring-blooming bulbs…
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Oct
07
2021
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By Troy Warren
Don’t buy into these 3 paint myths

Don’t buy into these 3 paint myths

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By Kiersten Willis, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT #HomeGarden Painting may not be a task that you look forward to, but it can easily makeover a home. When you’ve decided to give your abode a paint job, there are a few things you should stop believing. Apartment Therapy spoke to contractors and experts to disprove some myths about painting. Here are three of them.   Myth: You shouldn’t paint in cold temperatures It turns out that if you take precautions, you should be able to paint in cold temperatures. According to Delaware-based paint store Ricciardi Brothers, modern developments have led most…
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Oct
06
2021
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By Troy Warren
Style at Home: Fall trends 2021: polka dots and pampas

Style at Home: Fall trends 2021: polka dots and pampas

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By Katie Laughridge, Tribune News Service (TNS) Troy Warren for CNT #HomeGarden With each season comes new fashions at our favorite boutiques, new menus at our go-to restaurants and new decor trends with which to fill our homes. Everyday decor styles are forever ebbing and flowing in and out of vogue. While New Traditional design stays constant for the most part — it is timeless, after all — certain styles rise in popularity and start to trend. Sometimes trends seem to appear overnight and at other times they seem to reinvent themselves throughout the seasons.     One of the trends…
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Sep
30
2021
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By Troy Warren
5 chairs to make your front porch rock

5 chairs to make your front porch rock

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By Nancy Clanton, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT #HomeGarden Autumn is a great time to sit on your front porch with a blanket on your lap and a cup of hot chocolate in your hand Autumn is a great time to sit on your front porch with a blanket on your lap and a cup of hot chocolate or coffee in your hand. And there is no better seat than a rocking chair. Whether you’re watching the leaves fall or reading a book, these rocking chairs will make sitting outside as cozy and comfortable as being inside. Outsunny Rattan…
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