Monthly Archives: June 2011

Flowers for foodies

june2011flowerdisplays

Yummy designs for a garden-fresh table. Tips from designers on thinking beyond tradition.

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Welcome new neighbors with a basket of goodies

june2011newneighbor

Give your neighborhood’s newbies a warm welcome with a gift basket filled with local treats.

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Summer safety guidelines

june2011summersafety

From fire safety to hidden potential pool blunders, follow these summer safety tips.

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Host a lakeside party for family

june2011lakeside

Here are a few tips to make your party at the pier or beachside gathering the highlight of your summer.

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Unique Father’s Day ideas

june2011fathersday

Make time this year for dear ol’ dad. Think about something he loves and work up a fun Father’s Day dedicated to it.

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Gorgeous wood flooring for less

june2011woodflooring

From bamboo to cork, budget-savvy options abound for hardwood flooring, offering high style and impressive quality.

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Learn a new language? Oui!

june2011newlanguage

Summer is a perfect time to get with neighbors to learn a new language or polish up what you learned way back when.

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Checklist secrets of savvy travelers

june2011vacationchecklist

From credit cards to compression bags, these essential travel to-dos protect your property – and your vacation.

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Construct a summer room

june2011summerroom

Screening in a porch or an apartment balcony is the perfect way to move indoor comforts to the outdoors.

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Rid bugs from your home this summer

june2011summerpests

Adios, ants. Battle pests with nontoxic solutions — even sugar! Plus: Back-to-basics pest control.

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