Home and Garden
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Persian quilt design is having a moment in the U.S.Mar 04, 2018 5:00 am - Persian quilt design is having a moment in the U.S. - and not just on beds
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It's time to grow houseplants againMar 03, 2018 6:00 am - Houseplants are back! Decades ago, many people decorated their homes with lots of them, macramé hangers and all. Houseplants are beautiful but today, folks are purchasin...
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Flatware a little … flat? Find a set that really shinesMar 03, 2018 5:00 am - Most often, shopping for flatware must be done in person. The right fork, knife and spoon will feel right in your hand and look right to your eye — it's a highly persona...
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More on creating a competitive home mortgage marketMar 03, 2018 5:00 am - "Shifting control of appraisals to borrowers, and requiring lenders to purchase and pay for any insurance that protects lenders, would help borrowers but these changes w...
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How to settle on a price for your homeMar 03, 2018 5:00 am - Q. When we get ready to sell our home, should we pay for a professional appraiser or just rely on Realtors' suggestions? Can we call brokers if we're really going to sel...
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Dim-witted way to wire a ceiling fanMar 02, 2018 6:00 am - Q. Last year I installed a dimmer switch on the ceiling fan in my living room. This enabled me to control the brightness of the light, as well as the speed of the fan. D...
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Congress asked to crack down on mortgage 'trigger leads'Mar 02, 2018 5:00 am - WASHINGTON - You've probably never heard of a "mortgage trigger lead." But as a consumer, you might be shocked to learn that in an era of massive data breaches and hacks...
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Thinking about spring? Plots available at Community Gardens in Prairie GreenMar 01, 2018 10:00 pm - The Geneva Park District has announced that garden plots are available at the Community Gardens at Prairie Green. Located at the intersection of Peck and Bricher roads ...
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Suburban contest winners enjoy makeover resultsFeb 25, 2018 6:00 am - Three suburban families are enjoying the fruits of the labors involved in entering the Daily Herald's 2017 Room for Living interior makeover contest last fall. They won ...
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Today's furniture is smaller, easier to move aroundFeb 25, 2018 6:00 am - Wondering how you can live large in a small place? It turns out there are a few secrets that can be shared by professional designers and product designers. Some of this ...