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<p>Alex Schuldt / The Holmes Group</p><p>Don't overload ceiling space above the rafters or trusses in your garage &mdash; the framing members are only designed to carry the weight of the roof and a ceiling.</p>

Layer sheeting and insulation to avoid moisture

Ari Marantz
January 7

Renovation & Design

<p>Dean Fosdick / The Associated Press</p><p>Chives growing in a kitchen garden near Langley, Washington.</p></p>

Keep garden pests at bay with chives, other herbs

Reena Nerbas 
January 7

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<p>EPA / The Associated Press</p><p>Consider investing in a programmable thermostat to maximize energy efficiency.</p></p>

Get your house in shape for the new year

Staci Giordullo
January 7

Renovation & Design

<p>If you're concerned about snow on your roof, call an expert about it! Definitely don't copy my method.</p>

Ice on your roof? Snow problem!

Laurie Mustard
January 7

Renovation & Design

<p>There are shady areas on the deck, too, as seen here from the walkway entrance.</p></p>

Building a family deck for a former Blue Bomber

Marc LaBossiere
January 7

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<p>Proven Winners</p><p>Brighten up a shady area of your garden with Golden Treasure dwarf birch, which retains its colour in the shade.</p>

New year, new plants

Colleen Zacharias
January 7

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<p>ASSOCIATED PRESS FILES</p><p>A brown house mouse.</p>

Know the signs and solutions of a rodent invasion

Mike LaFollette
January 7

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<p>SUPPLIED</p><p>It is best to clean your microwave at least once a month or more frequently if you often heat up items that splatter.</p>

Cleaner appliances are better performers

Elizabeth Mayhew
January 7

Renovation & Design

<p>W&amp;P</p><p>W&amp;P's walnut muddler is essential for infusing cocktails with the fresh flavours of muddled fruits and herbs.</p>

Raise the bar -- at home

Andreea Ciulac
January 7

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<p>Dean Fosdick / The Associated Press files </p><p>Plant pigments that give fruits and vegetables their colours also are the stuff of disease-fighting nutrients and healthier diets &mdash; especially for children.</p>

Reap the benefits: Eat what you grow

Barbara Damrosch
December 31

Renovation & Design

<p>Adagio Acres</p><p>You can enjoy local, farm-fresh goods without having to leave your home thanks to myfarmersmarket.com, an online courier business that offers products from 70 different local producers.</p>

Keep your food close to home

Colleen Zacharias
December 31

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