Home and Garden
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New tool for seniors considering a reverse mortgage refinanceFeb 11, 2017 5:00 am - Sheila took out a HECM reverse mortgage in 2010 when she desperately needed additional income, even though her home in Nevada had fallen sharply in value during the prev...
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What to read before putting your house on the marketFeb 11, 2017 5:00 am - Q. Please give us the names of books that neophyte home sellers should read before selling. A. The first book that comes to mind is one I wrote myself years ago: "The Ho...
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North Shore Home & Garden Show continues SundayFeb 11, 2017 12:00 am - The North Shore Home & Garden Show continues from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Westin Chicago Wheeling, 601 N. Milwaukee Ave. The show, with free admission and free p...
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It's prime time for winter pruning — but beware of overdoing itFeb 10, 2017 5:00 am - February looks to be seasonably cold again after a period of mildness that kept much of January frost-free. This in turn caused certain plants to stir. My first snowdrop...
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Realty kickbacks prompt penalties by consumer agencyFeb 10, 2017 5:00 am - WASHINGTON - If your real estate agent requires you to get a mortgage preapproval from one specific lender as a condition of submitting an offer to buy a house - even if...
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Roses have long been associated with love, romanceFeb 08, 2017 10:00 pm - Q. Why are roses traditional for Valentine's Day? A. Unquestionably, the most traditional and popular flowers for Valentine's Day are red roses, the symbol of love, roma...
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Learn about healthy soil at Citizens for Conservation programFeb 08, 2017 10:00 pm - Plants are only as healthy as the soil in which they grow. "Living Soils," the second program in Citizens for Conservation's 2017 Community Education program series, wil...
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Your home should tell your storyFeb 05, 2017 6:18 am - Like the work of the novelist, setting up a house involves telling a story. The space you inhabit is an extension of who you are. In order to get to know you better, the...
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Great gardeners have a perennial need to improveFeb 05, 2017 6:00 am - At its purest, gardening is about expressing yourself by using other life-forms. Sometimes plants conform to your vision; often they do not. If your mental image of a pl...
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What to consider when picking the perfect rugFeb 05, 2017 6:00 am - Got a room that somehow lacks the charm and character you crave? Don't just sweep that problem under the rug, as they say — get an actual area rug to add comfort, color ...