Home and Garden
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Emerald ash borer helps nursery industry make a comebackOct 18, 2015 11:00 pm - The emerald ash borer has killed millions of trees in Illinois, but the impact of the metallic green beetle is more widespread than the gaps left along many suburban str...
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Need updated bathroomOct 18, 2015 9:00 am - I am a single young woman living on my own. I purchased this lovely home from an elderly couple. It needs a lot of updating, starting with this bathroom! I don't know mu...
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Hiding doors a challengeOct 18, 2015 9:00 am - I deserve to win the home improvement package because my doors are so cheap and outdated that we keep them wide open so guests do not notice the doors' poor condition. O...
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Multigeneration homes in demand
Oct 18, 2015 7:37 am - Michael Cox and Aimee Norwood, married baby boomers, sold their home and were about to sign a contract for a newly built house in Virginia when their lives took an unexp...
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October is time to plant bulbs, protect plants against frostOct 18, 2015 7:20 am - As the weather gets cooler, some tips for planting bulbs and how to protect your plants from frost. • When you buy bulbs in a garden center, pick bulbs that are plump an...
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Updated doors set the stage; smart lighting makes it shineOct 18, 2015 7:00 am - Doors, walls and lighting in a room serve a function that is similar to background music. They are not meant to be the main focus of those enjoying the space, but instea...
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Organize closets now to make winter easierOct 17, 2015 7:10 am - Autumn is the perfect time of year to clean house! By now, the kids have been back to school long enough for Mom to begin to breathe easier. The summer heat has lifted, ...
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Is a HELOC better than a HECM?Oct 17, 2015 1:00 am - Where they overlap in meeting the needs of consumers, I could find only one situation where the HELOC might work better than a HECM. In all other situations where both c...
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When seeking preapproval, ask for largest mortgage possibleOct 16, 2015 7:00 am - All prospective homebuyers should first get preapproved for a mortgage. It's best to seek the highest loan amount possible. Q. We are planning to buy our first home soon...
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As the weather turns colder, it's easy to feel greenhouse envyOct 16, 2015 6:00 am - By Thanksgiving, chances are that even the most protected yard will face a mauling from the first frost. You wake up one morning and see that the coleus, cosmos and impa...