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Do it: Recaulk a tub

May 14, 2013 4:00 am

Editor’s note: Check back every other week for do-it-yourself projects. The caulk — that waterproof filler and sealant that’s in the joints between a wall or floor and a bathtub — can crack, turn brown or black with dirt or....MORE

Bellevue couple built green for themselves and to teach others

May 14, 2013 4:00 am

SEATTLE — Before she got into the construction business 41 years ago, Donna Shirey was a teacher. Turns out, she still is.“Our first project with SIPs was in 1987," says Shirey, co-founder of Shirey Handyman & Remodeling, discussing ....MORE

Choosing eggs: enhanced or no?

May 14, 2013 4:00 am

Q: I’ve seen omega-3-enhanced eggs at the supermarket. Do they really contain more of the “good" fatty acids?A: Eggs enriched with omega-3s are a good choice for those who are seeking to get more fatty acids in their diet, says Dee....MORE

An inner-city Appleseed with an infectious attitude

May 11, 2013 4:00 am

Ron Finley was home by the pool recently when his thoughts once again turned to dirt.“People need to realize how powerful the transformation of soil can be," he said, with a hint of evangelism. “We’ve gotten so far away from our....MORE

Slideshow: Barn-style home

• Terrebonne couple turned a 'private valley' into a vineyard with a German barn-style home

May 7, 2013 4:00 am

Editor's Note: The At Home section features a profile of a local home each month. To suggest a home, email athome@bendbulletin. com. Cindy and Roger Grossmann's Terrebonne home is set in 1,800 acres of pastoral land and vineyards, a landscape not to....MORE

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Crop rotation improves output, lessens disease

May 7, 2013 4:00 am

It's time to gather 'round the Tuesday morning water cooler and start the dig-n-dirt talk. More often than not our vegetable gardens are pretty predictable. The corn goes here, the tomatoes go there and on it goes year after year. After some point,....MORE

Those darn deer! How to repel the garden gluttons

May 7, 2013 4:00 am

The year my son graduated from high school, we planned a big summer party in our backyard. So of course, we wanted the yard to look its best. A half dozen or so hostas grow near the back of our property, forming the deer version of a Golden Corral....MORE

Backyard poultry making a comeback

May 7, 2013 4:00 am

ATLANTA — A sign on the fence in Anne-Marie Anderson’s Decatur, Ga., home reads: “Beware of Chickens." Walk in and Anderson’s 18 birds roam freely, digging among the fallen leaves. They squawk and flap their wings to cross a....MORE

Tiny apartments have neighbors unhappy

May 3, 2013 4:00 am

SEATTLE — Judy Green was well-suited to move into a 10-by-10-foot apartment in Seattle’s University District. Green spent the previous decade on a boat before finding a home in one of the nearly 50 microhousing buildings that have sprung....MORE

Ask Martha

Storing your craft gear

April 30, 2013 4:00 am

Q: How should I store my craft punches? I keep them in clear plastic bins, but they’re not easy to access when I’m crafting. A: In the crafts room at Martha Stewart Living, we display dozens of craft punches on a simple 4-inch-deep shelf. ....MORE

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Great local crop: onions

April 30, 2013 4:00 am

How many times have you gotten the cart before the horse? This happened to me on one of those much-welcomed warm days in March. I stopped in at one of my favorite garden and farm supply stores and ended up joining in a buying frenzy of onion sets....MORE

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Hostess gift upgrade: homemade wine tote

April 30, 2013 4:00 am

Wine makes the perfect hostess gift. Although arriving with a bottle under your arm is certainly acceptable, it's a lot more fun to dress it up a bit and have a slightly grander presentation. This handy bottle carrier showcases your spirits in style, ....MORE

Power wash siding before you paint

April 30, 2013 4:00 am

Q: Our house was fitted with white aluminum siding by the prior owners decades ago. We’ve been in it about 16 years now. The siding has held up OK except in the front above the porch, which gets the morning sun. It is losing its paint. Is....MORE

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In the kitchen with ... Sparrow Bakery

April 23, 2013 4:00 am

Editor’s note: “In the kitchen with ..." features people in the local culinary scene at home in their own kitchens. To suggest someone to profile, contact athome@bendbulletin. com. Here’s a recipe for success: Buy an established....MORE

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Do it: plant a tree

April 23, 2013 4:00 am

Editor’s note: Check back every other week for do-it-yourself projects. Project: Friday is Arbor Day, a great time to think about planting a tree. In preparation, here are some tips to properly plant a tree based on whether the tree is....MORE

Flowering shrubberies grown in a container

April 23, 2013 4:00 am

Q: Can I grow a potted lacecap hydrangea or other flowering shrub on my patio?A: Keep in mind that the best potted shrubbery looks good spring through fall, blooming with attractive leaves early on, followed by flowers throughout summer, and perhaps ....MORE