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Help for Your Hands, Feet and Plants	7/4/2008 10:00 PM
Good footwear, gloves, tools, irrigation and plant-enhancing materials can make gardening safer and more enjoyable. Here are some new products that my associates and I have tested recently.
Do-It-Yourself	7/4/2008 10:00 PM
Q: I have a wood deck that I have stained twice in six years with semitransparent stain. The second time was a disaster. The stain is peeling and chipping. Both times, I cleaned and power-washed the deck before staining. I can't remember the brand of stain I used. What could cause this?
The Anxiety and Mystery Of Architect Fees	6/27/2008 10:00 PM
Most people have no clue how much it costs to hire an architect, and with good reason. The way most architects charge for their services is confusing.
Tapping Your Garage's Hidden Storage Space	6/27/2008 10:00 PM
Q: DEAR TIM: I think overhead garage storage is the answer to my clutter problem. There is a giant empty space over the hood of both cars in our wide garage. I need a do-it-yourself garage-storage system that will support furniture, boxes and other household items.
Prof. Lerner's Reading List For Garden Design 101	6/27/2008 10:00 PM
When it's time to rest from weeding and watering, consider some books on landscaping that will educate you about planting techniques, what to install and how to design.

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