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<br /> in GARDEN TIPS Compact showers, sinks, by replacing a window over the commode,
<br /> �' toilets and vanities let with French doors.
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<br /> IL O dopterouspgroup — moths and butterflies. - shelves ortCabinets in e . call d wd few tnches frames oveyou the win.
<br /> neutrals will make your
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<br /> (n group undergo metamor- erred area that don't et this with the shower cur- more
<br /> phosis, a cycle from egg to adult in which much traffic, like over the tail , too). Give cabinets a Punch , choose
<br /> y11 in the case of complete metamorphosis, d toilet, or choose a vanity boost; this will keep the bright
<br />accessories.
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<br /> UJ (� 3 • Caterpillars are a food source for + Don't cut corners. Cory Y Patterns or out.
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<br /> bigger. Don't limit your- source in most hath- stead, choose simple, solid
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<br /> survive the occasional feeding by cat. M �_ mirror; add a beautihil sinks and showers in an- and
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<br /> mirrors or even a miry pa Accessories. Make s
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<br /> Ili=Q W portion of their Add on painlessly. In- Get In sink Reclaim ex. bath with faucets in the
<br /> Qa 0 leaves stead of increasing the tra room by replacing the latest finishes, Cun shower
<br /> Control options for calerpWars in- size of yow bathroom, vanity with a pedestal or hooks and demtative soap
<br /> V.1 dude hand picking, spraying with soapy ` . borrow unused space console sink. hook for holders.
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<br /> ` Q l'• ) teria Bacillus thuringiensis, or BT. The damage. However, with the bougainvillea11tE1YA11.
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<br /> food or incubators. Before reaching "May the wings of the butterfly kiss ME
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<br /> A are moving slowly and look to be covered
<br /> E L til O E with mold, a fungus has invaded and may To bring you luck, happiness and rich-
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<br /> Z C 2 } wasps do lay eggs inside caterpillars; the Today, tomorrow and beyond."
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<br /> ro expensive mistake." Rose Bosley, manager of at a well-done job and say
<br /> N N m N The alternative is for Plaza Paint why it looks so good. - 4S Ft , dock included
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<br /> 7 ` America's most popular of Toledo and Eastern one house to another. A coconUCeovemarina.eOm
<br /> � N OO 0 exterior pains color (3t per Michigan University for deep pumpkin might look
<br /> cent), followed by beige (28 more than 25 veers, ad- great on a house with onlymill
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<br /> o — Cn (� ` blue (T Percent). green and the body color first. SO percent of the body col-
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<br /> yellow (6 percent each). a color, paint an area at tine house. But cover 80so r r
<br /> Chris Rodgers, owner of least 4 Reef by a feet on a percent of the front of the
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<br /> OV as "The last thong I want to country, said he uses a is the roof Color, the body
<br /> M•M „1 C. do is paint a house a color 27 item checklist to mine color, aim and accents'
<br /> It 10. they don't like, and they up with passible colors for "Break down the pieces,"
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<br /> F , \ m dalhe said. "Lf you get it such factors as the roof m4 ,fust as you shouldn't
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<br /> �/ C ley has helped several Examples of his projects mouse, the Colors you we
<br /> Treasure Coast home- can be found on his Web on your Computer might
<br /> IvSn Q > owners select exterior not be true.
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<br /> ' •" {J U "Color is a personal coordinate With die paint is applied — comes
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<br /> e.4 Its like doors and shutters. Bosley said. "Or the paint • , And they're not only strong, they offer more building
<br /> Im O 0 My job is to make these drl\ away' will peel right off " options than any other line a( impad resistant
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<br /> a combinations of colors alp- Robert Schweitzer, UfeGuard Windows and Doors lets you choose the
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<br /> H /� N pealing historic-color specialist and The Toledo Blade colILE; style, shape, color or species of interior wood to
<br /> • �� 4d \ V She advises home-
<br /> 'V{C=.J,rj6 4d t ' Of owners note a few things coed to this report, beautifully complement any home. To learn more,
<br /> H s = before they head out to the match, visit our showroom, our website, or call today.
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