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Parents look to past for modern nursery toys
Once upon a time, the ideal for a child’s room was a cozy haven filled with sturdy push-pull toys, handmade dolls and a few baskets of dress-up clothes.That was before batteries, computer...Full story


Home & Garden

Deer are among the most voracious garden pests, particularly in spring when they graze on anything green and tender emerging from the ground. Fences are the best deterrents but must be built high as deer can leap over a six-foot-high strand of wire.
Flower bulbs make ‘box lunch’ for garden pests
Bulbs are perfect, self-contained packages for gardeners. They’re equipped with everything necessary to make flowers grow and bloom.Problem is, that makes them a prize for predators, too.“The perfect lunch box,” said Leonard Perry,... Full story
Ken Moon, Around the House columnist
AROUND THE HOUSE: Worn-out toilet parts may lead to noise
Dear Ken: When we flush one of our toilets, we get a loud humming noise. Do you think it could be our pressure regulator downstairs?TerryProbably not. When the fill valve in a toilet starts to wear out, it can make all sorts of unpleasant noises.... Full story
From left: Stay cozy with a quilt from Sin in Linen (from $45); A felt applique pillow ($135) can add a humorous touch; and Roger wallpaper ($141 retail per Euro roll) provides whimsy in a child's room.
Skull-and-crossbones motif finds year round port in home decor
If taking down your Halloween decor the moment Nov. 1 rolls around leaves you feeling bummed, you’re in luck. A popular seasonal motif is being featured on a handful of design items meant to dress your house year-round. Once considered a scary... Full story
President Barack Obama, right, with White House Chief Usher Rear Admiral Stephen W. Rochon, center, and Superintendent of the White House Grounds Dale Haney, left, during a commemorative tree planting event on the North Lawn of the White House in Washington, on Wednesday.
Planting a presidential tree isn't so hard
WASHINGTON • It’s easy to plant a tree when you’re president.As part of a long tradition for every new occupant of the White House, Obama’s schedule on Wednesday included a “commemorative tree planting” event on... Full story
After festivals and celebrations in early July, the National Mall is worn from wear, as seen from the top of the Washington Monument facing the Capitol in Washington in July. Crumbling sidewalks near the Jefferson Memorial are sinking
National Mall needs a whole lot of turf love — repeatedly
WASHINGTON • October brings the Mall to its annual low point. This is when many of the turf panels have been beaten back by so many feet over the previous six months that calling it turf is an act of generosity. Some of the rectangles of lawn... Full story
Dawn Brazuk, of New Tripoli, Pa., pledges for a year to only eat food produced within 125 miles of her house. She has been growing and buying locally-grown foods, preparing and preserving them.
Pennsylvania woman aims to eat locally for a year
ALLENTOWN, Pa. • When Dawn Brazuk had breakfast on a recent Saturday, she only ate foods that have been grown or produced within 125 miles of her home. She did the same at lunch and dinner time.And it won’t be just for a few days or even... Full story
AROUND THE HOUSE: Check washer, drains, roof for sewer odor origin
Dear Ken: I have a sewer gas odor in the basement only in the evenings, in cooler weather and on windy days. Can you help?FrancisFirst, make sure all the drains are OK and are sealed. Run water into them once a week — or pour 1-1/2 pints of... Full story
Forcing wax through a hot die can makes ridges on the candles.
Company has candle-making art and science down pat
MEDINA, Ohio • Making fine candles is a delicate balance of science and art. The right wax has to be combined with the proper wick for the best burn. Colors have to match exactly from batch to batch. Even the fragrance and hue of a candle need... Full story
Autumn crocuses need to be planted toward the end of summer, but they can also be grown on a kitchen counter top, then moved outdoors when the leaves start to brown.
Fake, real crocuses put on fall show
Autumn crocus is worth planting if only to startle your neighbors. When they ask why your crocuses are blooming this time of year, just smile and say that perhaps spring has come early in your garden.A bed of autumn crocus does more than just... Full story
The Jacqueline Kennedy Garden is one section that will be open to the public for rare tours of the White House gardens this weekend.
White House expects thousands for fall garden tours
WASHINGTON — Tens of thousands of people are expected to stream through the White House gates this weekend for a rare opportunity to see the fragrant roses, blue salvias and towering, decades-old trees that beautify the president's back... Full story
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