Taking your kitchen outdoors
Trend goes far beyond grills and ice chests
Scripps Howard News Service Nzong Xiong - The Fresno Bee
      It was an afterthought, but the outdoor kitchen Nick Marziliano had custom-built after he and his family moved into their home has become an essential part of their life in Clovis, Calif. "We made this an extension of the house," says Marziliano, coowner of Sam's Italian Deli & Market in Fresno. "...
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Stain, stain - go away
BY SAMANTHAMAZZOTTA King Features Syndicate
      Q: I have two questions. First, how do I clean red candle wax from a beige carpet? Second, how do I clean the wall paint from a hardwood floor? Thanks! -- Mimi S., Santa Fe, N.M. A: For your first question, grab a butter knife or small putty knife and carefully scrape away as much of the excess wa...
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