Home and Garden
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Friends remember Arlington Hts. environmental activistJul 02, 2014 1:01 am - David Templer was one of the original homeowners in the Northgate subdivision when it was built in Arlington Heights more than 40 years ago. For decades he worked to mak...
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How to get more privacy in your backyardJun 28, 2014 6:00 am - Those in temperate climates consider outdoor areas extensions of their homes, lounging and eating alfresco as part of daily life. For people in colder climates, being ab...
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New nostalgia: Home decor with a retro vibeJun 28, 2014 6:00 am - If you spent childhood summers on a northern lake, grew up lunching at diners and shake shacks, or took a college road trip, you'll be all over the next big home décor ...
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Open and shut case: Choosing and hanging shuttersJun 27, 2014 5:45 am - Although glass and screens have eliminated the practical need for shutters, they're still popular for decoration. "They add another layer of thoughtful detailing to a ho...
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What's behind different floral scentsJun 27, 2014 5:30 am - Wave after wave of scent has filled the air since my garden awakened in spring. Most prominent have been the aromas from daffodil blossoms, plum, flowering currant, and ...
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Bookcases that combine top-shelf design and utilityJun 26, 2014 1:01 am - Take four piles of treasured books, add one bookcase, and you have the formula for turning a mess of a personal library into an artful display. It sounds easy. Yet there...
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Free local garden walk:Jun 26, 2014 1:01 am - A free garden walk hosted by the Gardeners of Central Lake County is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 28. The walk will include five specialty gardens in Liberty...
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Ash tree removal program in Libertyville expected to last a few more yearsJun 26, 2014 1:01 am - Libertyville's fight against the tree-killing emerald ash borer will continue this season with help from an outside contractor. As it has for the past few years, the vil...
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Six Elgin gardens featured in Fox Valley Garden WalkJun 25, 2014 6:01 am - Murna Hansemann's garden is splashed with bright colors. Geraniums line the house, and the garden is filled with perennials that continue to bloom every day. It changes ...
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Keep your perennials blooming all season longJun 25, 2014 1:01 am - When we are walking down the aisles of our favorite garden center, it's hard to resist the flowering perennials. With so many different types of flowers and textures in ...