Lifestyle Stories from September 10, 2017 (Change date)
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Des Plaines' Insane Ian embraces 'nerd culture' for Chicago comedy festSep 13, 2017 6:03 am - Ian Bonds couldn't be happier to call himself a nerd. Science fiction, comic books, video games - the Des Plaines resident loves it all. His passion is so strong, in fa...
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Right now is a particularly bad time to be afraid of clownsSep 12, 2017 6:07 am - If the mere sight of a clown sends a chill up your spine, pop culture is going to make life a little harder for you over the next few weeks. We've compiled a list of the...
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Fashion Week: Tracy Reese gives a voice to her modelsSep 10, 2017 11:06 pm - NEW YORK (AP) - On the fifth day of New York Fashion Week, Tracy Reese gave voice to her models - literally. Victoria Beckham presented a light-hearted collection that r...
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A clutter-free home makes your interior design shineSep 14, 2017 6:18 am - Well-decorated rooms depend on a sharp sense of order, but living in a clutter-free environment requires a mastery of organization. Stylish staging can combat the "Ooh, ...
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Hot chocolate set is a sweet heirloomSep 10, 2017 6:05 am - Q. Enclosed is a photo of a porcelain hot chocolate set that belonged to my grandmother. It has a chocolate pot, five cups and five saucers. The sixth cup and saucer wer...
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Brighten up your basement digsSep 18, 2017 6:15 am - It's no easy feat to find an affordable apartment in many cities. Renters will scour the city streets for a decent deal, searching uptown, downtown and increasingly, und...
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Two suburban couples win outdoor makeoversSep 14, 2017 6:18 am - Two suburban couples win outdoor makeovers
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Harvest time is one of the most enjoyable parts of gardeningSep 12, 2017 6:17 am - Continue to harvest vegetables as they ripen. Warm-season crops like peppers and tomatoes should be picked as soon as possible. Full-sized pumpkins need to remain on the...
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Add flair with an armchairSep 13, 2017 6:15 am - Whether it's a cozy reading nook or a lullaby chair in a nursery, armchairs are an easy way to add style, color and a new silhouette to any space. They can be a "rich an...
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Reduce garden maintenance with shrubsSep 12, 2017 6:16 am - Many of us are looking for ways to reduce the time spent maintaining of our landscapes. One of the easiest ways is to replace labor-intensive perennials - those requirin...