Home and Garden
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The most eco-friendly lawn isn’t necessarily green in hueJun 02, 2012 5:00 am - The most eco-friendly lawn isn’t necessarily green in hue
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Some edibles are great as ornamentals, tooJun 02, 2012 1:00 am - Sweet potato vines decorating window boxes? Blueberry plants prized more for their foliage than their fruit? Some flowers and vegetables are as appealing in the home ga...
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Art in the garden: Plant some vines in your landscape this summerJun 01, 2012 6:00 am - While designing your garden this summer, be sure to include some vines in your plan. Vines offer a wealth of opportunities to dress up the garden including covering bare...
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Choose window treatments that are functional, attractiveJun 01, 2012 5:00 am - How to cover your windows in an attractive and functional way is always a major question for homeowners. Window treatments are more than just decorative items — they als...
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Attractive and easy-care outdoor roomsMay 31, 2012 1:00 am - One of my favorite things to do in the spring is to get my porch spruced up for a summer of entertaining and relaxation. This season, why not make your outdoor room your...
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Tips on choosing paint colorsMay 30, 2012 1:00 am - Jean Molesworth Kee’s architectural color consulting business, the Painted Room, has been around for 10 years. Kee, who blogs about color at paintedroom.com, works prima...
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Questions about choosing paint colorsMay 30, 2012 1:00 am - Jean Molesworth Kee, an architectural color consultant and author of the blog The Painted Room, answers questions about how to pick the right paint colors. Q. What color...
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What’s fresh in paintMay 30, 2012 1:00 am - Paint, the product also known as hope in a can, continues to be one of the least expensive decorating options out there. Although easy to use, it’s not always easy to ch...
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Arlington Hts. housewalk celebrates the 125thMay 29, 2012 8:29 am - With Arlington Heights celebrating its 125th anniversary of incorporation, there’s no better time to participate in the Historical Society’s House Walk and Tea from noon...
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Rare insider’s look at one of Wright’s last Prairie style designsMay 29, 2012 1:00 am - Experience one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s last small urban dwellings — the jewel-like Emil Bach House —with a Restoration in Progress Tour led by award-winning preservation...