You can plant big trees-for home
By JOAN CROTHERS
     A family living on Cedar Cliff has had an amazing change to their land which used
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Lady Beetles: friend or foe?
By ROBERT N. BREWER, JR.
     It's that time again, the lady beetles (lady bugs) are back.
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Dollars and Sense
Health savings accounts-rising costs
By DAVID UFFINGTON
     With the ever-rising cost of health care premiums, many individuals and families are opting for higher deductibles combined with a Health Savings Account as a way to save money. HSAs are
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This is a Hammer
Water leak leaves stained ceiling-replacing the stained area
By SAMANTHA MAZZOTTA
     Q: Earlier this year, a small leak from an upstairs pipe caused a water stain on my kitchen ceiling, about a foot in diameter. The pipe has been fixed, but the stained ceiling remains. The water also caused it to warp slightly, so I'm not sure that painting over the stain will improve it. Is it poss
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Now Here's a Tip
By JOANN DERSON
      "A friend of mine went away for a month and forgot about a package of ground beef in the fridge. When he got home, the smell was hideous. We tried bleach ... baking soda ... ammonia ... not to mention how many other chemicals and fruits we used. The smell was imbedded. A buddy told me to use newsp
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