Home and Garden
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Black-and-white kitchen can still be interestingJan 07, 2018 5:00 am - Get rid of your formal dining room as a sly way to gain an extra space. This is an idea that has gained in popularity over the last decade as busier and busier lifestyle...
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How to care for houseplants during cold, darker winterJan 07, 2018 5:00 am - During the winter, most houseplants are not in an active growth phase due to short day lengths, reduced humidity and lower temperatures, unless you are growing them in a...
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Bedazzle your garden with red berriesJan 07, 2018 5:00 am - When most people picture hollies, they see shrubs with glossy, toothed, evergreen foliage. They may consider planting them for winter interest in their landscapes becaus...
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Dreams of summer at Schaumburg lake home showJan 07, 2018 12:00 am - While a cold wind blew outside, outdoor enthusiasts looked forward to the warmth of the summer Sunday as they researched vacation homes and items with which to outfit th...
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Asian tableware to have breakout year in 2018Jan 06, 2018 5:00 am - Japan, China and Korea have a long history of creating beautiful table goods, from rustic stoneware to delicate ceramics, sleek lacquered items to whimsical serveware an...
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Don't worry that Zillow will tank your home saleJan 06, 2018 5:00 am - Q. I have a question about appraisals and home values. Our house is appraised for tax purposes at a lower value than the house next door, which has greater square footag...
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Making an electrical problem understandableJan 05, 2018 6:00 am - Q. I've got a problem that's so technical I hope I can explain it clearly. According to the home inspector who checked my house, my electric service panel is used as a "...
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Virtual staging can make houses look too good to be trueJan 05, 2018 5:00 am - Editor's note: This is an update of a column that originally published in August 2010. WASHINGTON - Try to picture this real estate scenario - virtually. Like 90 percent...
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Modern life too much for you? Maybe a tiny box in the woods is the cureJan 05, 2018 5:00 am - To commune with ourselves, we must trek two hours to Stanardsville, a town on the edge of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains whose population has stairstepped down over the...
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What to do when pipes freezeJan 03, 2018 12:00 am - Illinois American Water encourages people to take precautions to the risk of freezing and bursting pipes. When temperatures are consistently at or below freezing:• Allow...