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Blooming in mid-season, Paul M. Wild peony has ruby-red fully double blooms, making it a choice cut flower for Alaska growers.

Alaska's finest flowers

Colleen Zacharias
April 29

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<p>LAURIE MUSTARD / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS</p><p>Compare and contrast: the saw blade above is one big, honkin' tool. The smaller Ryobi you see beside it is a lot more manageable.</p>

My shed is an island of misfit tools

Laurie Mustard
April 29

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<p>Johnson Controls Inc. / The Associated Press files</p><p>A fresh-air intake duct in the area near your furnace helps ensure safe operation.</p>

How much fresh air does your home need?

Ari Marantz 
April 29

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<p>Larry Steagall / The Associated Press files</p><p>Having more than one feeder is the best way to get hummingbirds to come around.</p>

Feeders to make those birds hum

Reena Nerbas 
April 29

Renovation & Design

<p>Photos by Marc LaBossiere</p><p>When closing in a ceiling is not an option, the suspended ceiling is a clean and attractive alternative that allows you access to services above the tiles. </p></p>

Sometimes only a suspended ceiling will do

Marc LaBossiere
April 29

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<p>iStock fotolinchen</p><p>As rainfall causes water to flow, a rock-swale creates a water channel, capturing the water so that it slowly percolates into the ground, slowing down the runoff process.</p>

Techniques to make the water walk

Colleen Zacharias
April 22

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<p>Marc LaBossiere / Winnipeg Free Press</p><p>A view of Daniela Wightman's completed deck.</p></p>

Fabulous deck the answer to magical question

Marc LaBossiere
April 22

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<p>Fotolia</p><p>There are many different opinions about what is the best way to insulate a foundation of an older home, but insulating the entire wall cavity is a must.</p>

Insulating walls is wise -- but mind the gaps

Ari MarantZ
April 22

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<p>MCT</p><p>When watering a potted plant check the moisture of the soil to determine if it needs more water.</p>

Overwatering can cause disease in plants

Reena Nerbas
April 22

Renovation & Design

<p>Brad Urban / Washington Post</p><p>For tiny nicks and scratches, Keith Fritz sometimes uses a special furniture stain marker.</p>

Get a leg up on table troubles

Jura Koncius
April 22

Renovation & Design

<p>Marc Gallant / Winnipeg Free Press files</p><p>Red-dominant purples are warm and vibrant, seen as more energetic to the human eye.</p>

Whether warm or cold, purple is hot

Maureen Gilmer
April 22

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