Moisture may crumble fireplace bricks in older homes
Reader notes describe a 1976 fireplace with brick-like material deteriorating at the base. The white powder is efflorescence from soluble salts carried by moisture. Moisture likely enters via faulty copings or pipes, risking further decay. have a mason or chimney service locate and fix the moisture source.
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Autumn bulb planting yields spring color all season
An autumn day spent planting bulbs promises weeks of bloom next spring. Experts advise choosing a mix of early mid and late flowering varieties and pairing contrasting colors or forms for a fuller landscape.
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Bulb Planting Basics for Zones 3 to 8
Plant bulbs in clusters for best display and naturalize as perennials in zones 3 to 8. Plant pointy end up or on its side to right itself, skip fertilizer the first year, then use organic or slow release in fall or spring. Read planting depths and sun needs, mulch after, water deeply, and rely on nature to finish.
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