Home and Garden
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Inheriting the fine china? Many younger folks say no thanksFeb 01, 2020 6:00 am - Last summer, I cleaned out the house where my grandmother lived for 60 years. Every nook and cranny was filled with something — papers, mugs, old photographs, knickknack...
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Grand opening at florist's new shop in Rolling Meadows on Feb. 10Jan 31, 2020 12:00 am - Busse's Flowers & Gifts will host a formal grand opening event at its new Rolling Meadows location on Monday, Feb. 10. Held in conjunction with the Rolling Meadows Chamb...
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Homeowners attempt to be more environmentally friendlyJan 30, 2020 10:00 pm - As concerns about global warming, pollution, habitat loss and plastic islands in the Pacific grow, more and more households are making small, daily changes to live a mor...
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Mahogany chair carving features North WindJan 26, 2020 6:01 am - Q: We have enclosed a photo of a mahogany wood chair that is decorated with unique carvings. We believe it is the face of the North Wind, and it has never been refinishe...
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When downsizing, create a calm, simplified lifestyleJan 26, 2020 6:00 am - I can't believe I'm moving again. It's been five years in my current condo, but an empty nest is not for me. So I'm downsizing to open the doors for more travel and new ...
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The hellebore: Popular, early and now available in a dazzling variety
Jan 26, 2020 6:00 am - Certain plants come into vogue and then slip off their pedestal. The day lily in all its rich variety was once the perennial to plant for its seemingly endless supply of...
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Overgrown shrubs can be cut back in winterJan 26, 2020 6:00 am - Winter is a good time to prune trees and shrubs. Overgrown deciduous woody shrubs can be heavily pruned to rejuvenate them this month and until new growth begins in spri...
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What are the fencing rules for swimming pools?Jan 26, 2020 5:00 am - Q: I'm preparing to build a fence around my swimming pool for child-safety reasons. Most likely, there are legal standards for pool fencing, and I want to be sure my new...
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Millennials' share of the U.S. housing market: small and shrinking
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Startups see a market in renting couches by the monthJan 25, 2020 6:00 am - NEW YORK — Zachariah Mohammed's living room is filled with stuff he doesn't own. He pays $200 a month for the sofa, side table, bar cart, dining table and four chairs in...