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Paradise: Couple turn backyard into a slice of heaven without breaking bank

1Hokkkanen5_6_17_10.jpg WINCHESTER -- The plants, trees, trellises, bridges and other features that make Debbie and Niles Hokkanen's yard on Green Spring Road their own slice of paradise could have cost them thousands.But by piecing it together a little at a time -- buying plants on clearance, getting embellishments at yard sales, and, perhaps most importantly, putting in all the labor themselves -- their unique outdoor oasis has been accomplished on a budget. comments
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The old'inn days: Site of upcoming bed and breakfast has historic past

mountainhome1.jpg FRONT ROYAL -- At first glance, it's obvious that the two-story, three-bay brick dwelling perched above U.S. 522 in Warren County has seen better days. comments
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Trading spaces: Swapping homes could benefit buyer, seller in tough market

House-swapping FRONT ROYAL -- Stephanie Seely has it all planned out, and from the outside looking in, it sounds pretty good. comments
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Get started with your garden

Billie Clifton clips nasturtium flowers As warm weather drifts through the valley, prompting flowers and trees to bloom, many across the area will be inspired to head outdoors and get to work in the garden. comments
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Save rainwater for your garden, to save rivers

Lynne Phillips arranges a dogwood tree Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River is making it easier for people to conserve water at home and help make local waterways cleaner. comments
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Tuscan treasures: Local entrepreneur builds online business by following dream

Mary Freeland stands behind a solid birch sugar chest FRONT ROYAL -- Like many people, Mary Freeland has been concerned about her financial future. The Front Royal resident worried about whether she would be able to retire, and if she would struggle with money the way her mother, a stay-at-home mom, did as her retirement funding dwindled year after year. comments
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Gutter guidance: Professionals offer advice on when, how to make roof repairs

Steve Smith uses a hammer FRONT ROYAL -- As temperatures begin to inch up and the snow begins to melt, David York is beginning to dig out from the remnants of the blizzard -- not with a shovel, but with a ladder. comments
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Building on history: Couple live in replication of President Tyler's house

Ann and Orville Deming stand outside their home MIDDLETOWN -- One of the first things you will learn about Orville Deming upon meeting him is that he prefers talking while standing up. comments
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Outdoor oventures: Cooking in the backyard is increasing in popularity

Erik Pedersen and Eric Blauch add a brick display WINCHESTER -- In keeping with an increasing demand for moving the indoors outside, a local company has added one of the area's first outdoor wood-burning brick ovens to its display. comments
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Christmas of old: Strasburg glows in light of annual holiday home tour

Kathleen Harmon lights a candle STRASBURG -- The ghosts of Christmas past are alive and well in the Harmons' home. They lurk among the antique dime-store holiday boxes under the reproduction goose-feather Christmas trees; they are hiding within the old-fashioned candy tins. They even appear in the faces of the "old Christmas" Santas who peer down from atop cabinets and shelves and off the living room mantel. comments

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