Home and Garden
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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...
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Fireplace unused in oddly shaped roomOct 20, 2019 7:00 am - Over a year ago we had our 30-year-old fireplace replaced with a beautiful new one. Unfortunately we cannot enjoy it for two reasons. First, no one wants to sit on the o...
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Transform this tub to a walk-in showerOct 20, 2019 7:00 am - I am retired and would like to be able to stay in my home, “age in place” as they say. To feel more secure and avoid falls I would love to have a walk-in shower with saf...
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Seller frustrated about radon gasOct 20, 2019 1:00 am - Q: Our home was recently found to contain unsafe levels of radon gas, and articles we've read about this radioactive hazard have us worried. The people who had offer...
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Made in the USA: Homegrown decor keeps your project patrioticOct 19, 2019 11:00 pm - Americans who want to express their patriotism and help their fellow Americans remain employed have increasingly chosen to purchase as many of their goods as possible fr...
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Designer gets personal for long-lasting decorOct 19, 2019 6:30 am - Homeowners today, particularly younger ones, often fall into the trap of replicating what they see on television when decorating their own homes, according to Deb Watson...
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House 'flip' a first for District 214 student buildersOct 14, 2019 5:30 am - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 students have wielded electric saws and hammered nails to build more than 20 single-family homes from scratch through a hands...
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Popular holiday flower show returns Nov. 6 to HuntleyOct 13, 2019 11:00 pm - The Huntley Area Lions Club invites everyone to its annual holiday flower basket raffle on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Original arrangements will be created and showcased on the ...