Home and Garden
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Damaged doors are a safety hazardOct 27, 2019 6:00 am - We moved into our home two years ago and have been trying to update it. The doors are one of our biggest issues as they are ugly and unsafe. Many of the doors won't even...
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New tub equals a new startOct 27, 2019 6:00 am - Our harvest gold bathtub dates to 1974. Although we installed a protective tub surround and sliding shower doors in the 1990s when our athletic teenagers showered a lot,...
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Single mother's home filled with hand-me-downsOct 27, 2019 6:00 am - I'm a 26-year-old single mother. The struggle is real! I have not been able to get out of this hand-me-down furniture stage. The couch has actually been handed down twic...
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Antiquated interior doors age a homeOct 26, 2019 7:00 am - The idea of completely transforming and updating the interior doors of your home, without any on-site construction, paint cans or tarps littering your living spaces, may...
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Ways to bring the feel of nature indoorsOct 25, 2019 6:00 am - The term “biophilia,” an affinity for the living world, was coined back in the 1980s by American biologist and author E.O. Wilson. We have an instinctive drive to connec...
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Tiny tiles are making a big comeback, with a modern twistOct 25, 2019 6:00 am - Beloved for their old-fashioned charm, small mosaic tiles are resonating with homeowners who want floors that are uniquely patterned and boldly expressive. From itty-bit...
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America in Bloom recognizes West Chicago resident Judith HorsleyOct 24, 2019 11:00 pm - Earlier this month, West Chicago resident Judith Horsley was recognized by the national organization America in Bloom as one of several Dwight Lund Community Champion no...
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Some tips to make Halloween decor less scary for wildlifeOct 22, 2019 11:00 pm - Fake cobwebs and some other spooky, outdoor Halloween decorations meant as harmless fun can do real damage to wildlife. Halloween spending has skyrocketed in recent year...
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Fall colors: Mushrooms on forest floor blaze brightly with autumn huesOct 21, 2019 6:00 am - Fall colors: Mushrooms on forest floor blaze brightly with autumn hues
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Family of five needs to fill out living areaOct 20, 2019 7:00 am - We are a family of five, which includes two children and a disabled brother. We moved into our new home about a year ago with little furniture. We would love to have our...