Home and Garden
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Color can keep you from feeling blueAug 14, 2009 11:00 pm - In uncertain times, we try to fill our lives with things that offer peace and tranquillity. At least that is what the American Home Furnishings Alliance says and that al...
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You're vacationing, but what about your plants?
Aug 14, 2009 11:00 pm - So you're going away on vacation? Your plants are not, and there's no reason for them to suffer in your absence. With a little pre-planning, they can thrive even as you ...
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Craft expo attracts country's top artisansAug 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Now that Anne Gary has mastered porcelain, she's taking on crystalline glazes. Part chemistry, part art, part magic, these glazes require firing at a high temperature su...
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Now that herbs are growing here's how to harvest and preserve themAug 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Now that herbs are finally growing in your gardens, how should you harvest, preserve and use them? The aroma and flavor of freshly picked herbs is a culinary experience ...
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Toiling in the garden for body and soulAug 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Steve Wilcox of Roselle serves in a variety of ministries at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, but only one provides food for the body and soul: the chu...
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Back-to-school shopping, for less as stores appeal to budget mindedAug 07, 2009 11:00 pm - Retailers already knew what I found out last weekend - it's time for back-to-school shopping, or in my case, back-to-college shopping. Kohl's and IKEA are appealing to t...
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Say goodbye to stainless steel, kitchen style just got comfortableAug 07, 2009 11:00 pm - When it comes to casual dining, the trend in recent years has been to create an island or countertop outpost, often with barstools or other like-minded seating options. ...
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Pint-size perennials are perfect packages for small spotsAug 07, 2009 11:00 pm - As with gifts, sometimes the best perennials come in small "packages" - those that stay under 12 inches tall. They are perfect for today's smaller gardens. And they are ...
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Change room's mood with a new paint jobAug 07, 2009 11:00 pm - Take a room from blasé to bold with the stroke of an arm. From mocha to mauve, a do-it-yourself paint job creates color without spending too much green. Grab a bucket, h...
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Learn how to make your own worm binAug 07, 2009 11:00 pm - Seminars, events •"Worm Bin Workshop," 10 a.m. Aug. 9, Knupper Nursery, 1801 N. Rand Road, Palatine. Create your own worm bin using soil, sand, newspaper and wiggle...