Home and Garden
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Art in the garden: Heat-loving plants for a tropical lookJul 24, 2011 2:12 am - Although a lot of plants start to wind down when the thermometer goes up, some plants revel in the high temperatures of mid to late summer. Among these plants are many e...
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Treasures in your attic: Old bureau often known as ‘Wellington chest’Jul 24, 2011 1:00 am - Q. I would like to know the history and value of my old bureau. It has descended in my family, and has a hinged strip on the side that locks all six drawers. A. Som...
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Antioch community garden opensJul 24, 2011 12:00 am - Ever since Melonnie Hartl started taking classes last summer at College of Lake County and saw its community garden, she knew she wanted to bring one to Antioch. With t...
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Decals becoming a popular way to transform a room designJul 24, 2011 12:00 am - Wall decals have quickly become the fast food of home decorating. Inexpensive and easy to install, these peel-and-stick pieces of vinyl are popping up on walls in every ...
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Boyfriend causes dilemma for divorcee at friends’ weddingJul 24, 2011 12:00 am - Q. I’m having an ethical dilemma related to my ex-husband. We’ve been divorced a year, separated for two. We were together more than five years. We were both very hu...
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The right balance can make a room popJul 23, 2011 12:00 am - Have you ever walked into a room that just felt awkward? If so, you may have come upon a room that was suffering from the “bad-balance blues.” I recently encounte...
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Arlington Hts. garden walk only one part of their storyJul 22, 2011 12:00 am - If flower arranging and teas come to mind at the mention of “garden club,” you haven't connected with the one in Arlington Heights. Composting and environmental educatio...
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Art in the garden: Attracting butterflies to your gardenJul 17, 2011 1:01 am - Butterflies are fascinating and fun to watch, adding vibrant color and movement to the summer flower border. It is easy to attract these fluttery beauties to your garden...
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The miracle of mulch: It protects roots, conserves waterJul 17, 2011 1:00 am - Mulch works miracles in the summer garden. Mulch for vegetable gardens is simply organic matter spread on top of the soil around plants. It works best in a layer about 2...
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Getting creative with color: how to do it rightJul 17, 2011 1:00 am - Striped staircases and lavender walls? They’re not just for high-profile designers anymore. Home-decorating TV shows and glossy shelter magazines have many homeowners e...