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<p>Courtesy of Cambria</p><p>The granite look may not be as popular as it once was, but lava, recycled glass and marble are good kitchen counter options.</p></p>

Texture key to tying any room together

Jura Koncius
December 1

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<p>RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS FILES</p><p>There are multiple potential reasons for damp basement floors, and multiple potential fixes. First, you need to figure out the source cause &mdash; interior moisture or exterior leakage.</p>

Culprit behind damp basement carpet will determine care

Ari Marantz 
December 1

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<p>Amazon</p><p>Get rid of those funky microwave smells by boiling vanilla extract and water, then wiping it down with vinegar.</p>

Microwave vanilla to get rid of burnt popcorn smell

Reena NerbasSolutions 
December 1

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<p>This undated photo shows Ballard Designs&rsquo; Nutcracker collection of ornaments. Each handmade, handpainted 3D ornament features a character from the iconic holiday play. (Ballard Designs via AP)</p>

Sweeten holidays with candy-inspired designs

Kim Cook
December 1

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<p>Photos by Laurie Mustard / Winnipeg Free Press</p><p>A typewriter was advertised as a good gift suggestion in 1971.</p>

Mission impossible: Christmas gifts for teens

Laurie MustardMustard on Everything! 
December 1

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<p>Walters Gardens Inc.</p><p>Stachys monieri Hummelo, Perennial Plant of the Year for 2019, promises to be a workhorse in the garden.</p>

Plan to plant these winning blooms

Colleen Zacharias
November 24

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<p>Tracy A. Woodward / Washington Post files</p><p>Wallpaper removal is easy with the right tools.</p>

Enzymes key to clean removal of wallpaper

Reena Nerbas 
November 24

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<p>Supplied </p><p>Winnipegger Bob Russell sells wood slabs to people with a DIY project in mind, but also takes custom orders.</p>

Woodworker transforms trees into treasure

Laurie Mustard
November 24

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<p>John F. Martin / Washington Post</p><p>TI Automotive head Bill Kozyra wipes down his 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 in his private garage at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Mich. </p></p>

Designer garages: the future of luxury

Jura Koncius
November 24

Renovation & Design

<p>Basement Systems</p><p>Before jetting off for the winter, make sure the sump pump is functioning properly.</p>

Avoid basement drama, get sump pump winter ready

Ari Marantz
November 24

Renovation & Design

<p>Margaret Mulligan / Styling by Montana </p><p>Going through old photographs around the holidays might help you find a gift for a loved one.</p>

Sorting through family memories

Nicole Anzia
November 24

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