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Special language used in auction catalog

Every profession has its special language. Doctors discuss broken legs with terms like femur or tibia. Schoolteachers now talk about core curriculum, while real estate brokers have to know about land contracts and joint ventures.

Find space with grace: Equations create effective layout

Equations are for more than just math class; did you know there’s a proper order of operations for your home, too? Whether it’s arranging your couch and television for optimal viewing or making sure towel bars are right within reach, knowing a few key numbers can help you determine the ideal place for each item in your home, creating spaces that look great and are easy-to-use.

Some flooring products more pet-friendly than others

According to the 2013-2014 American Pet Products Association’s National Pet Owners Survey, 68 percent of U.S. households own a pet, which equates to 82.5 million homes. In those 82.5 million homes, there are 83.3 million dogs and 95.6 million cats, plus our exotic pet family members.

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Wire shelving will add hanging space in closet

Q: The closet in my master bedroom seems to have grown smaller each year. I have one closet rod, but I would like to reorganize the space to get the most out of it. I have seen wire shelving and the price is within my budget. Can you give me some installation tips?

Moisture meter can indicate watering schedule for lemon tree

Q: I have a 4-year-old lemon tree about 6 feet high with lots of lemons about the size of large marbles. I also have a lot of lemons the size of peas that are dropping to the ground. I never had this before. None of the first group have dropped off. I water twice a week. Is that too much or not enough?

Strappy furniture makes a room more interesting

Last year’s shoes featured rows and rows of straps. Well, fashion is always just a step ahead of home decor. So it was a delight to see furniture and home accessories with that same fetching attention to detail at the spring furniture market in High Point, N.C.