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Home Owners Shouldn’t be Washington’s Personal ATM

Congress is looking to home owners once again — this time to pay for the payroll-tax extension. Read More

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Time to Shut Off Your Outdoor Spigots (Again)

Now that winter has returned, protect your home from burst pipes and other cold-weather threats. Read More

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Urban Farmers vs. Neighbors: Which Side of the Fence Are You On?

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Urban farming is growing in popularity, but some neighbors don't like the noise. Image: mikespics/iStockphoto

Urban farmers who raise and slaughter their own food are arguing with neighbors who think urban amateurs shouldn’t be whacking poultry. What do you think? Read More

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IRS Tool Calculates What You Owe on First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

A new online tool helps home owners who used the 2008 first-time home buyer tax credit calculate how much they now have to pay back. Read More

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Small Bath Goes from Drab to Fab for Under $3,000

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Despite some shipping delays, Preston's water-saving bathroom redo is really coming together. Image: Jetson Green

Jetson Green’s Preston Koerner troubleshoots his way through his sink, vanity, toilet, and shower fixture install — with words to the wise about online ordering. Read More

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IS YOUR LAWN WORTH IT?
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They’re lush, green, and all-American. They’re also water-hogging, time-sucking nuisances. In fact, some are saying ‘no’ to turf. Should we get rid of our lawns?
 
What are lawn alternatives?

Turf grasses

Ground cover

Fake grass

And, yes, lawn paint!