Home and Garden
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Home owner worried about asbestos floor tilesNov 30, 2018 5:00 am - Q. When we bought our house, the home inspector told us the asphalt floor tiles in the kitchen might contain asbestos. At the time, we weren't particularly concerned. No...
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Push to cut back on home appraisals sparks controversyNov 30, 2018 5:00 am - WASHINGTON - The Trump administration wants to eliminate professional appraisals on a large number of home-sale transactions - a move that critics say could push the cou...
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Why it's important to get your furnace checkedNov 27, 2018 10:00 pm - As a friend of mine moved into a hotel for a few days this fall while her furnace and flue pipes were replaced, I thought to myself how easily this could have been avoid...
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Melania Trump skips unveiling of White House holiday decorations to news media
Nov 27, 2018 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - First lady Melania Trump skipped the traditional press preview of the White House holiday decorations Monday, tweeting out a 56-second video of herself wand...
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Winter safety tips for your homeNov 26, 2018 12:00 am - With the first snowstorm hitting the Chicago area well before the official start of winter, here are some safety tips for your home. December and January are peak months...
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No power? How to safely stay warm without itNov 26, 2018 12:00 am - Thousands of people were affected by power outages Sunday and Monday in the suburbs after the snowstorm overnight. So how can you stay warm without power? If you have t...
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Renaissance Revival furniture reflects 15th centuryNov 25, 2018 6:01 am - Q. Enclosed is a photo of a Victorian parlor table that I have. It stands about 29 inches tall, has a marble top and is in mint condition. What can you tell me about its...
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Even in winter months, I'm thankful for the gardenNov 25, 2018 6:00 am - Most people may choose Christmas as their favorite holiday, but Thanksgiving is at the top of my list. I love its less hectic pace, the time spent with family around the...
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Historic housewalk: Mount Prospect residents open their homes for the holidaysNov 25, 2018 5:00 am - The Mount Prospect Historical Society will hold its 31st annual Holiday Housewalk on Friday, Nov. 30, this year showcasing a neighborhood that was begun right after Worl...
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Winterize roses for a healthy new yearNov 25, 2018 5:00 am - Go ahead and winterize your hybrid roses, as there have been several hard freezes already at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Cut back the rose canes to about 18 inches and ...