Home and Garden
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Holiday decorating expert can refresh your lookNov 17, 2019 6:00 am - Beloved ornaments and holiday decor, accumulated over the years, are comforting touchstones when the holidays roll around. But even for those who long for tradition, add...
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Transform ugly fireplace into cheery holiday displayNov 17, 2019 5:00 am - We have limited space, a big ugly fireplace and outdated furniture. Design by Treetime Christmas Creations Expert: Laurie Kane, owner, www.treetime.com A "...
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Room is perfect backdrop for holiday decoratingNov 17, 2019 5:00 am - Please help me! There is no furniture other than two, 25-year-old chairs and an old dresser. I have no idea how to utilize this space or decorate this room. It is a clea...
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Traditional look never goes out of styleNov 17, 2019 5:00 am - I really want to update that fireplace! That's a 2020 project for me and would be sweet timing if I could win this contest instead ;) Design by Treetime Christmas Cr...
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Home inspector makes faulty recommendationNov 17, 2019 5:00 am - Q: Our home is about 35 years old. When we bought it, our home inspector reported that the two garage door openers lacked automatic reverse for child safety. We asked if...
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Holiday decorating becomes big businessNov 16, 2019 6:00 am - For those who yearn for the holidays all year long, Treetime Christmas Creations in Lake Barrington is like a magical wonderland for children of all ages. It is a fantas...
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Tour six private homes on Mount Prospect Holiday HousewalkNov 14, 2019 5:00 am - The Mount Prospect Historical Society's 32nd annual Holiday Housewalk will highlight the Country Club area, just east of the Mount Prospect Country Club clubhouse. The w...
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McHenry County 4-H kids have been busy as beesNov 11, 2019 10:00 pm - The McHenry County 4-H kids have been busy as bees, especially because they had to "tuck in" their beehives for the winter. Just before the cold weather set in, the McHe...
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English turkey platter is out of the woodsNov 10, 2019 6:01 am - Q: This is a photo of a large, round, blue and white plate that I have. It is decorated with a big turkey in the center and large flowers with leaves on the rim. The pla...
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New floors, lighting make an immediate impactNov 10, 2019 6:00 am - Many people, when they think about updating and improving rooms in their house, only focus on painting the walls and switching out the furniture. But two other often-ove...