washingtonpost.com - washingtonpost.com - home ownership, improvement, refinancing Washington DCDream of owning your Washington DC home in the Washington DC area? Rent to own your home or lease to own Washington DC real estate. Info on home loan, mortgage refinance and home finance. Virginia mortgages and Washington DC mortgage brokers.An Enduring Look for an Enduring Patio- May 31, 2008 Q DEAR TIM: I have decided to use patio pavers to build a nice outdoor space. Installing them seems easy enough, but I don't want to make a mistake. Can you tell me how to install them What should I be concerned about if I want a patio that looks good and is as low-maintenance as possiblehttp://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/own/index_xml/~3/305037026/AR2008... Keeping Ticks Where They Belong -- Away From Humans- May 31, 2008 Lyme disease is a concern for gardeners and anyone else who spends time outdoors.http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/own/index_xml/~3/301539332/AR2008... A Solution to the Particleboard Problem- May 31, 2008 Particleboard has made veneered wood furniture, cabinetry and hardwood wall paneling affordable, although it's probably almost invisible in your home. Nonetheless, it's still a subject of controversy because of its health and environmental effects.http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/own/index_xml/~3/301539333/AR2008... Under Attack- May 24, 2008 A brigade of teeny brown ants scaled the wall, shot across the kitchen counter and stormed the fireplace at the Montgomery County home of Debbie Samartzis.http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/own/index_xml/~3/300679808/AR2008... Even After Heavy Rain, Trees May Need Help Surviving Drought- May 24, 2008 The drought is officially over, but its effects might continue for our area's trees.http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/own/index_xml/~3/296801217/AR2008... Don't Overlook the Kitchen Exhaust- May 24, 2008 Q: DEAR TIM: The plans for my new kitchen call for a range hood exhaust fan . Is one fan more effective than another Years ago, the downdraft exhaust fans were popular. What kind of fan is in your kitchen How do I make sure the one I select will adequately ventilate my kitchenhttp://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/own/index_xml/~3/296809822/AR2008... In Planning a Shed, Form -- and Everything Else -- Follows Function- May 17, 2008 Q: DEAR TIM: I need storage-shed plans because the clutter in my garage has become unbearable. What should I be looking for Is it necessary to have detailed plans if I am going to do the work myselfhttp://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/own/index_xml/~3/291913781/AR2008... Building a Better Wood Than Mother Nature- May 17, 2008 I recently asked several builders, "Which building product with recycled content gives the biggest bang for the buck"http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/own/index_xml/~3/295935371/AR2008... How Does Your Garden Grow- May 17, 2008 Here are a few of my top do-it-yourself gardening guidelines:http://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/own/index_xml/~3/291913782/AR2008... Late Spring Answers on Tulips and Training, Butterflies and Begonias- May 10, 2008 Washington's growing season is in full swing. Q: My wife loves tulips. Is it true they only last one to two seasons Are there any species that come back every yearhttp://feeds.washingtonpost.com/~r/wp-dyn/rss/realestate/own/index_xml/~3/290663950/AR2008... |