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A home far from the ordinary
Nothing is small and ordinary about Rick and Debbie Beachner's home in Crestwood Estates outside of Pittsburg.
 Powder rooms grab more attention
Not only are powder rooms being remodeled and upgraded more often than most other rooms in the house, but they are also benefiting from larger investments as a number of manufacturers are creating high-style products designed exclusively for them.
 Celebrating a century of arts and crafts style: Decorating with wallpaper
The emergence of the Arts and Crafts movement at the dawn of the 20th century represented a truly revolutionary shift in home décor, and this "revolution" is having a renaissance today.
 Remodeled entryways provide invitation to home
Just like a finely manicured lawn and a well-maintained exterior add curb appeal to a home, so too, does the front entrance. A home's front entry is one of the first elements visitors see of your home.
 Building a deck can provide space for entertaining, relaxing
A functional focal point is key to any good backyard design. No matter what size area you have available, a deck provides a convenient space for eating, relaxing or entertaining.
 Summer chores that will protect your home from pests
Now that summer is here, the kids are home from school and vacations beckon; but before you head off on the adventure of a lifetime, there are a few things you need to take care of on the home front.
 Everything old world is new again
We may live in a new age, but we still clamor for old world styling in our homes. Today's interior design trends reflect our desire for looks that say "handcrafted" yet perform "high tech."
 Only the rich can afford to use cheap paint
You're standing in the aisle at your local paint dealer or hardware store trying to decide which brand of paint to buy for your living room remodel. Naturally, you want to save money, so you gravitate towards the less costly product. What could possibly
 Woodworking is newest home improvement trend among women
Recent marketing research by Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, a woodworking retailer, reveals that one of the fastest growing trends in home improvement is women working with wood.
 Invest in daffodils - delightful, durable and deer-resistant
The dog days of summer will soon ebb and a morning chill will be in the air -- a sure sign that fall planting time is upon us. If you are planning ahead for early spring color in your garden, - now's the time to think daffodils.
Kitchen tips save time, money
Eating at home can be faster, easier and less costly than eating out. It's often healthier, too.
'Warped' plants can mean herbicide injury
Distorted leaves and stems on unrelated garden plants can bear silent witness to two basic truths: By nature, herbicides aren't good for plants. Chemical sprays can drift off-target.
Save cooling costs by blocking sun
One challenge of cutting summertime air-conditioning costs is to find a method that doesn't include turning up the thermostat and sweating.
Wet weather aiding mushroom growth
Frequent, heavy rains are the "potion" that make large, colorful mushrooms appear almost magically in home landscapes.
'Shrink-wrapped' trees in Shawnee County
No one is playing pranks and putting plastic shrink-wrap around trees, although it may look like it in one Kansas county.
Soggy soils may cause chlorosis in plants
When landscape plants develop yellow leaves during the growing season, the cause often is high pH soils, making iron unavailable.
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