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Jim Thome, future major-league manager? ‘Maybe soon, you never know’

White Sox great Jim Thome was too busy Saturday enjoying the accolades during a theme night in his honor to think long and hard about his future, but he did entertain the thought of becoming a major-league manager one day.

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5 summer chores: When to do it yourself, when to hire someone

Summer chores: DIY or outsource? How you decide what tasks to take on and what to delegate depends on several factors – cost and time involved, safety concerns and personal preference. After all, one person's chore is another person's relaxation.

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This home has all the right angles

This is a story with lots of angles. It begins and ends, as so many stories do, at home. And in this extra-special case: Even the home has lots of angles.

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Style at Home: A colorful story: Welcome to Leslie’s house

The minute you meet Leslie, your heart is happy. She is one of those people who radiates sunshine. So when I found out Anne, one of our designers, was going to be working with Leslie to help her bring all that light and love to her interior design, I couldn't wait to see what this talented team would come up with.

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Treasures: Fruit compote’s style not in fashion, but still desirable

Dear Helaine and Joe:

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Ask Angie’s List: What should I do about mold in my home?

Summertime brings high humidity, heat and rain. And that makes an excellent environment for mold to thrive. Mold is an important part of the outdoor environment, commonly found in soil and on decaying matter. However, when mold travels indoors, it can be hazardous to your health.

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Design Recipes: Try these 7 tips for affordable artwork

Artwork doesn't have to be expensive to look expensive. Designers use a number of tricks to create interesting and original artwork without breaking the bank. Here are seven tips for adding artwork to your decor on a budget.

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Plumber: Choose natural fixture colors to match your environment

Q: Dear Ed, my husband and I are lucky to retire in a small house in a seaside community. We plan to remodel the kitchen and wanted to ask about kitchen decorating choices to blend in with our surroundings. Can you please give us some ocean-inspired kitchen ideas?

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How to protect yourself against common home improvement scams

Home improvement, repair and renovation projects represent significant investments. And with that kind of money at stake and decisions often made under pressure, home repairs make an inviting target for scam artists who plan to take the money and run. Protect yourself from fraud by looking out for these common schemes:

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On Gardening: Paw Paw trees lure Zebras and Dark Kites

Callaway Gardens is famous for a lot of things in the world of nature and certainly, the Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center is among the best in the country. It's the place to give you a glimpse into the butterflies of Central America and the Tropics. Outside the Center, however, is where I like to hang out where you see what can happen at your home. In other words, build and they will come.

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Need help with your TV and smart-home setup? At-home tech support may be the answer.

The great thing about shopping online is you don't have to worry about a pushy salesperson trying to upsell you on something.

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A couple’s timberframe home was an experience for everyone involved

"Extensive timberframe expertise" was not exactly a prerequisite when Daucey and Pat embarked on building their dream home in the elevated woods near North Bend, Wash.

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Commentary: Bring back home economics class because our kids lack basic life skills

As I begin to prepare for next semester's classes, I consider what my students need to learn. What aspects of my class will prepare them for the real world?

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Treasures: Silver-plated centerpiece is attractive find

Dear Helaine and Joe:

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Style at Home: Summer bedrooms at Mary Lou’s cottage

I'm amazed any of our neighbors are still speaking to us. We've tried their patience sorely with our painfully slow renovation of the little cottage next door. But now, the eyesore of the neighborhood is close to becoming the sweet little cottage I envisioned.

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Plumber: How to choose a child-friendly toilet

Q: Dear Ed, we have two children who are now using the bathroom by themselves. Before I have one of those "I should have thought of that" moments, do you have any child-friendly toilet tips you can suggest?

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Ask Angie’s List: What should I expect from an electrical inspection?

We often treat the electrical systems of our homes as if they're invisible, reliably delivering power day and night. That is, right up until the moment they don't. Just like your car, electrical systems can develop a host of problems that are best fixed sooner rather than later.

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Design Recipes: How to harness the power of pastels

Pastels are one of the hottest trends in home decor right now. Typically associated with spring and summer, pastel colors are some of the hottest new colors for fall. Why? Pastels are gender-neutral and blend well with other colors while creating a sense of soothing and calm in a subtle way.

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Hot Property: Quaid’s vantage point in Palisades

Actor Dennis Quaid has tossed his Pacific Palisades home on the market at $6.495 million. He bought the place five years ago for $5.1 million, records show.

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On Gardening: Vermillionaire cuphea a must have plant for a summer of blooms, birds, and butterflies

Three years ago I wrote an article on cupheas and merely gave casual mention to a variety called Vermillionaire which we had been growing for a year. Now after growing three more years including seven at my home on a rocky red clay hillside in west Georgia, I can say this is a must-have plant.

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