Home and Garden
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Scudella lamps were inspired by TiffanyJun 16, 2019 7:01 am - Q. The electric stained-glass lamp seen in this photo originally belonged to my grandparents. It had been in their home for as long as my mother and her siblings can rem...
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Rosemary is pretty in the garden, delicious in the kitchenJun 16, 2019 7:00 am - Rosemary is an herb that is as beautiful in the garden or container as it is useful in the home. It has silvery, needlelike foliage and small blue, pink or white flowers...
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Young plants can be trained to hug fence or wallJun 16, 2019 7:00 am - Espaliered plants are used for softening large blank spaces on walls or fences. To train espaliers, twigs and branches are bent to meet design requirements when young an...
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Are your peonies suffering from blight?Jun 16, 2019 6:00 am - Q. My peonies suffered from Botrytis Blight last year. What is the best way to care for them to keep the fungus away this year? A. As you may know from your past experie...
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What to know before buying that dream vacation home in another country
Jun 16, 2019 6:00 am - At their three-bedroom vacation home in Baja California, Mexico, Amy and Chad Wells have a wall of windows looking onto the Pacific Ocean, a beach right below their deck...
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It's risky to combine appraisals and home inspectionsJun 16, 2019 6:00 am - Q, I'm thinking about adding home inspection services to my real estate appraisal business. According to articles I've read, a home inspection can be done concurrently w...
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No broker involved in family house saleJun 15, 2019 7:00 am - Q. I have a family member who would like to buy my senior parents' home in a closed sale (without a real estate agent) to avoid commissions. What are the pros and cons o...
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Four simple steps toward a healthier homeJun 14, 2019 7:00 am - Can your home help you get healthier? Interior designers say clients don't just want help creating a more beautiful home anymore. They want to create living spaces where...
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Arlington Heights Garden Club boutique set for June 23Jun 13, 2019 1:00 am - The Arlington Heights Garden Club will host its 2019 Garden Walk & Unique Boutique from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 11...
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How to share a deed and a mortgage without an 'I do'Jun 12, 2019 11:00 pm - My partner had a goal: He wanted to be a homeowner by 30. A natural at saving, he built up a down payment throughout his mid-20s. I, on the other hand, always struggled ...