Home and Garden
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Arboretum shows even castoffs can be made beautifulApr 16, 2010 11:00 pm - Investigating notepaper made from elephant droppings and purses, planters or storage containers crafted from old vehicle tires is one way to celebrate Earth Day, which i...
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A misnamed houseplant good enough eatApr 09, 2010 11:00 pm - Ask for the real philodendron to stand up and you might be surprised at one plant that does not rise: the split-leaf philodendron, sometimes called Swiss cheese plant. S...
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Morton Arboretum plans Arbor Day Plant saleApr 09, 2010 11:00 pm - Sales •Arbor Day Plant Sale, May 1-2, Morton Arboretum. More than 400 varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 1, and 11 a.m. to 4 ...
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Gaming furniture moves into family roomsApr 09, 2010 11:00 pm - Furniture makers have long made pieces for storing gaming consoles and their accompanying equipment in children's room. Now they're starting to offer more stylish variet...
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An inventor takes his best shot and does wellApr 09, 2010 11:00 pm - For Mike Lloyd of Zion the life of an inventor certainly has its ups and downs. Lloyd, who has invented an acrylic device that allows homeowners to easily display pictur...
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It's time to plant cool-season vegetablesApr 09, 2010 11:00 pm - As soon as soil is ready to be worked, you can start planting cool-season vegetables. Radishes, beets, carrots, broccoli, kohlrabi, cabbage, and leafy greens are just a ...
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Picasso print should be evaluated in personApr 09, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. We purchased this piece by Picasso 18 years ago and are curious about its current worth. The print appears to be No. 126 from an edition of 200. It is in excellen...
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Moss hard to remove; if you can't beat it, enjoy itApr 09, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. How do I get rid of moss? A. Since Mother Nature dislikes bare patches of soil, she fills in exposed areas with plants - or weeds - depending on your viewpoint...
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We discovered a few products to make your life easierApr 09, 2010 11:00 pm - Looking for something new to perk up your table or home or make your life easier? Here are products that caught our eye at the recent International Home + Housewares Sho...
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Avian motifs, fresh hues herald the new growing seasonApr 02, 2010 11:00 pm - The return of birds and birdsong are one of spring's most welcome signs. This year, retailers are acknowledging this with pretty avian motifs on all sorts of home decor....