Make your wildlife tree part of the garden Creating your own backyard ecosystem
     Are you thinking of cutting that dead or dying tree down around your house because of the danger it presents? Before you remove all existence of a tree that plays an important role in wildlife ecology, consider having a "wildlife tree" because of the value to birds and other creatures. Your backyard
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Now Here's a Tip
By JOANN DERSON
     • If you're heading out to a holiday gathering and want to curb that appetite, snack on something with lots of protein. It's longer lasting than quickie carbs. Try a handful of hearthealthy almonds or other nuts.
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Plant hardiness-your guide to selecting the right plants for your climate
By MATT ADLER
     The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is an essential tool for all landscapers and gardeners, whether professionals or weekend do-it-yourselfers. This simple and free tool will help ensure you select only the correct plants, shrubs, or trees for your region. If you do not follow this guide you risk the
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Paws Corner
Holiday safety-important facts to remember
By SAM MAZZOTTA
     It's that time again, when the house fills with decorations, food and holiday guests. But as we plan our various activities between now and the new year, we must remember our pets and
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This is a Hammer
Whirlpool tub is easy to maintain
By SAMANTHA MAZZOTTA
     Q: We recently purchased a house that features a whirlpoolstyle tub in the master bath. One of the jets isn't working. How can I fix this so the whirlpool works properly? -- Lee W., Plano, Texas
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Dollars and Sense
Product warranties: deal or no deal?
By DAVID UFFINGTON
     With the holiday shopping season here, the question of whether to buy product warranties for electronics is sure to come up -- again and again -- as retailers try to push one of their most lucrative products. Sometimes the retailers push very hard. Stand your ground: The decision is yours.
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Trivia Test
By FIFIRODRIGUEZ
     EDITORS: Note diacritical mark under "c" in "Francois"
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Village Boutique- where quality counts as affordable prices
By GLORIA MICHEALS
     Coming back to the four seasons where beauty of the majestic mountains far out weighs the sounds of hurricanes and the people are friendly. I made my home in Murphy and found my little nitch in Blairsville, on the square where I opened my boutique.
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