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Why yes, you may borrow my gerbil

So here's the deal. I keep a gerbil in my office at work. That in and of itself is kind of a long story, but just know that I have a gerbil, and her name is McGee.

Thanks, kids, for ruining a perfectly reasonable question

Rob Your Neighbor? It’s more like Hate Your Neighbor

You take my parking spot, I will have to hurt you

A universal problem: too many remotes

Too many remotes

There’s an enormous beast in my backyard

I am the Overlord of Glee; feel free to cower in fear

My wife is a mail-order bride -- sort of

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Thin crack in ceiling can be repaired easily

Bigger faults mean bigger problems.

Replace strike plate on door

Several things may snuff pilot light on gas water heater

Special screw keeps floor from squeaking

Use Elmer's glue to get scratches out of Plexiglas door

Replacing a tile is easier than pulling up a good one

Cut bills by blocking air leaks

Moldy smell means icemaker needs to be cleaned

Sand off finish on cherry wood chairs before painting

Door that drags on rug must be sanded

More home and garden stories

Couple tweak home's design, give it their special touches

'Girlie' condo with large dining room delights owner

Sunset Hills family creates modern comfort in an 'atomic ranch'

Artist creates open, modern space in old Benton Park house

Photographer's home is picture-perfect

Craft room is a space for creativity

Realtor makes purple high style in her Chesterfield home

Couple went from Katrina rebuild to rehabbing a historic Belleville home

Circa owner fills his loft with hundreds of 1940s pieces

For a look inside some of these homes

Advice in advance: No matter what she says, get her something for Valentine's Day

Once the Super Bowl is over, it's time to take care of your woman.

McGwire cheated, Clark told the truth and Cardinals fans laid an egg

They get it: Beef jerky with caffeine. They don't get it: Beef jerky without beef.

Luck goes only so far, Sherpa finds on vacation

Being almost perfect is a good reason not to make any New Year's resolutions

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steals & deals blog

FREE original Grand Slam breakfast at Denny’s on Tuesday

Salt of the Earth announces its Winter Olympic Sale during the month of February

Name your own price on floral bouquets this Valentine’s Day

Donate a blanket at Sears and receive up to 20 percent off your purchase

Houlihan’s offers new small plate menu

2 kids eat free at Hanley’s Grille & Tap on Mondays and check out the special for a Valentine’s Day dinner

One fast-food chain is taking the cheap date to a whole new level on Valentine’s Day

75 percent off at The Little Black Dress

Trade in your old and second-hand baby products at Toys R Us and Babies R Us and receive 25 percent off your new purchase

Liquidation sale at Zuma Bead

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Wedding of the week: Something Really Special

Plan a honeymoon with personal style

Become part of the bridal community

Video: Brides to be take a cake dive

Finding a wedding coordinate

Search and post wedding announcements

Dealing With Thank You Notes

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PARENTING: If money was not a concern, how many children would you have?

DECADE: Timeline looks at memorable events.

CALENDAR: Browse a lineup of community events

HOME: Got a home decorating question?

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gardening q&a with chip tynan

Use wood ashes sparingly in garden soil

Pebble tray can provide orchid with enough humidity

Help ragged Boston ferns survive winter

No dogwood trees or shrubs are toxic to dogs

Holiday cactus needs cool weather, less daylight to bloom

Trying to identify dried flower used to prepare tea

Wait until spring to plant tropical plumeria

Methods of removing tree stump and roots vary in cost

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