Home and Garden
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'Four Seasons,' a free gardening webinar series, begins April 18Jul 11, 2016 11:00 pm - Learn more about growing fruits, vegetables and perennials with the University of Illinois Extension "Four Seasons" webinar series this spring. In April, join Extension ...
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Add new plants throughout the summerJul 10, 2016 7:22 am - Installation of plant material can continue through the summer. Try to keep plants moist before planting to minimize stress on the new plant material. Containerized plan...
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Family builds silo into their weekend getawayJul 10, 2016 7:00 am - As the owner and operator of Port City Brewing Co., Bill Butcher is certainly familiar with silos, since he uses one at his business in Alexandria, Virginia. But when hi...
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Why woven fibers aren't just a fadJul 10, 2016 7:00 am - The word "wicker" might bring on flashbacks of the dusty rattan seating sets of the 1970s and '80s or the last wicker crush in the '90s, but today's wicker - the techniq...
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Flowering vines make a beautiful addition to the yardJul 10, 2016 6:58 am - Perennial vines are the solution to many landscape challenges. They provide privacy using very little space, soften the corners of walls, hide ugly fences and unsightly ...
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Clear, polyacrylic pieces still appear futuristicJul 09, 2016 11:00 pm - Every couple of years there are trends that develop in the furniture industry that can't be ignored. Sometimes it's a theme such as Shabby chic, Tuscan Country or French...
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Plenty of ways to create an inviting outdoor spaceJul 09, 2016 11:00 pm - Summer is officially here, and it's time to claim whatever outdoor space you have available. From an apartment balcony to a petite backyard, there are so many ways to co...
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Rent or buy? A question that never seems to go awayJul 09, 2016 7:00 am - Rent or buy? This question doesn't go away because it is confronted anew by every new cohort of households. The letters I receive on the topic, such as this one, haven't...
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Wallpapers can take you on a tripJul 09, 2016 7:00 am - Wallpaper goes in and out of fashion. Right now, it's enjoying an "in" moment. There are wildly creative designs coming out of studios all over the world. Some of the be...
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Despite low rates, market is tough on first-time buyersJul 09, 2016 6:01 am - Many prospective homebuyers are feeling frustrated. They love the super low interest rates of today's mortgages, but the rising prices and related qualification requirem...