Home and Garden
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Textiles evolve to meet demand for sustainable materialsAug 17, 2019 6:00 am - Whether it's how they're made or what they're made of, textiles are evolving to meet consumer demand for sustainability. “There's a real push for sustainability now, and...
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Hard to fool assessor with artificially low home sale priceAug 17, 2019 6:00 am - Q. I have a house for sale for $260,000, and I received a $220,000 offer for the house and a $40,000 offer for "fixtures." My assessment is $229,000. The buyer wants to ...
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Planning a renovation? How to get your home readyAug 16, 2019 6:00 am - Prepping your home for a major renovation means more than just draping old sheets over the furniture. Your goal should be to keep the contents of each room intact when t...
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Keep it cool when dining alfrescoAug 15, 2019 11:00 pm - Summertime finds many of us grilling in the backyard or roasting s'mores around a campfire. Ashley Rodriguez, though, as producer of the James Beard Award-nominated vide...
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Master gardeners to offer their expertise at Gurnee library eventAug 13, 2019 1:00 am - The Warren-Newport Public Library in Gurnee is hosting an event for green-thumbed residents in need of advice and answers from experts. From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, m...
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Collector is curious about carvingsAug 11, 2019 7:01 am - Q. The piece of furniture in this photo is at least 78 years old. I remember it as a small child and have always found a place for it in my homes. It has no markings to ...
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Creativity, functionality both matter in playroom decorAug 11, 2019 7:00 am - Go bold. Stay practical. Think long-term. These are among the tips offered by interior decorators for creating a fresh, fun — even inspiring — playroom for kids. Fos...
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Some common garden plants might help keep bugs awayAug 11, 2019 7:00 am - If mosquitoes, gnats, black flies and no-see-ums are driving you buggy, then consider cozying up to some lavender, marigolds or basil. Scientists question their overall ...
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For fuller displays, it's time to divide German irisesAug 11, 2019 7:00 am - Iris germanica, commonly called German or bearded iris, is a flamboyant, late-spring bloomer with glamorous flowers made up of parts with names such as standards, falls ...
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Flea markets and antique markets offer something specialAug 11, 2019 6:01 am - Summertime is synonymous with outdoor plans and good weather - sitting at a sidewalk cafe, the atmosphere of the streets, neighborhood block parties, endless evenings th...