Home and Garden
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Carve out a creative space for kidsMar 12, 2017 6:01 am - When you live in a confined house or apartment, carving out a creative kid space can be a significant challenge. One of the simplest ideas is to turn the room where your...
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Wallpaper, once a design punchline, entices a new generationMar 12, 2017 6:00 am - Wallpaper is ready for its next act. The polarizing paint alternative and longtime decorating taboo has returned to fashion thanks to ultra-stylish prints, dimensional f...
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Perennials add drama to spring gardenMar 12, 2017 6:00 am - Gardeners are like kids in a candy store when local garden centers reopen in spring. What new perennials will we find to add drama to our gardens? This year offers a wea...
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Autumn-fruiting raspberries should be pruned to the groundMar 12, 2017 6:00 am - Raspberries can grow into a tangled mess and produce poorly if not pruned properly. Prune fall-fruiting raspberries (fruit between August and October) back to the ground...
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Owner discovers moisture problem under houseMar 12, 2017 6:00 am - Q. While doing some wiring under my house, I found a moisture problem that looks serious. The ground is muddy, and there are small puddles in various places. What concer...
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Condo owners have lots of thoughts on smoking issueMar 11, 2017 5:00 am - Lots of readers wrote in with suggestions for those condo owners whose balcony and apartment interior were spoiled by cigarette smoke from their downstairs neighbors. So...
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Planning for a comfortable future at 62Mar 11, 2017 5:00 am - Age 62 is a good time to take stock of where you are financially, and where you are going. You become eligible for Social Security at 62, though it may or may not be to ...
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Lenders could miss full credit picture under new policyMar 10, 2017 5:00 am - WASHINGTON - It could be a boon for some homebuyers - their credit scores will get a surprise boost - but worrisome for mortgage lenders, landlords and others who depend...
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'Learn from the Experts' program to focus on the life of sandhill cranesMar 07, 2017 10:00 pm - One hundred years ago, sandhill cranes were a rare sight in Kane County, but, thanks to improvements in conservation laws and habitat restoration, their populations have...
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Fairy gardens captivate imaginations of both kids and adults
Mar 07, 2017 6:00 am - A set of little wings. Ceramic fountains. Tiny versions of ornate cottages and brick walkways fit for the English countryside. These are just some of the whimsical decor...