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Opinion
Made in the Shade: Part Four
This is the last of a series of columns dedicated to the pleasures and surprises found in gardening in the cool of a shady garden. In previous articles, I discussed the types of plants th...
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Patch's House & Home
Lighting An Important Part of Bathroom Remodeling
Some have said that without effective lighting, a remodeling project may only look half as good. Often an afterthought, lighting should be considered from the beginning when a space...
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Business
Just Listed: Homes on the Market in South Alexandria
The following is a sampling of homes that have come on the market in the past week. Some are open for viewing this weekend. If you are a Realtor or homeowner and have a home just lis...
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Business
Just Listed: Homes on the Market in Fort Hunt
The following is a sampling of homes that have come on the market in the past week. If you are a Realtor or homeowner and have a home just listed or an open house this weekend, feel...
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Opinion
Made in the Shade (Part 3)
In the past two weeks, I’ve been exploring the kinds of shade that might be found in a garden: filtered or partial shade, dappled shade and deep shade. Last week I wrote about the satisfa...
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Patch's House & Home
Just Listed: Homes on the Market in Fort Hunt
The following is a sampling of homes that have come on the market in the past week in the Fort Hunt area. Some are open for viewing this weekend. If you are a Realtor or homeowner an...
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Patch's House & Home
Just Listed: Homes on the Market in Huntington-Belle Haven
The following is a sampling of homes that have come on the market in the past week. Some are open for viewing this weekend. If you are a Realtor or homeowner and have a home just lis...
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Business
Yard Sales in South Alexandria This Weekend
Yard sale season is upon us! Here are some of the yard sales this weekend in the area: 902 Danton Ln. - This "Yard Sale by Gale" will feature collectibles, vintage items, holiday i...