Home and Garden
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Fountains, ponds, stoves and firepits all enhance backyard oasesJun 02, 2019 6:00 am - Given the opportunity, all of us would like to create an unforgettable, cozy oasis in our suburban backyard or even on our rooftop deck in the city. Most of us envision ...
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Small seating area has charming potentialJun 02, 2019 6:00 am - Our house has side entrances with a side driveway. Over the years we have tried to create a serene sitting area off the kitchen door. My ideal space would be a comfortab...
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Backyard needs to be more baby-friendlyJun 02, 2019 6:00 am - As a proud parent of a 15-month-old, we bought our first house 12 months ago. Our baby girl just took her first steps in our forever home. Now that it is getting warm ou...
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Shrubs, trees near house become overgrownJun 02, 2019 6:00 am - Where to begin with our backyard … there are so many terrible places. Should we start at the sun-baked south side, where a narrow "garden" between our house and the prop...
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Weber believes grilling skills can be taughtJun 01, 2019 7:00 am - Only Chicago can bring you snow during spring. But now it's time to enjoy the summer and start doing some grilling. Who better to help you with that than Weber Grill Res...
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Nautical decor with modern panacheJun 01, 2019 7:00 am - Designers are playing with the idea of nautical decor in new ways, with furnishings and style notes that say “classic contemporary” instead of “kitschy cute.” There migh...
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Select an agent you trustJun 01, 2019 6:00 am - Q. We are about ready to put our house on the market, but here is the problem: Our neighbor across the street is a real estate broker. We haven't been particularly close...
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Re-greening after a floodMay 31, 2019 6:00 am - A flooded yard can devastate your home and property, including your grass and garden. In just a few minutes, your carefully planted garden can be washed away by heavy fl...
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Des Plaines Garden Club offereing free milkweed seeds to commuters MondayMay 31, 2019 1:00 am - In celebration of National Garden Week, members of the Des Plaines Garden Club will be at the Des Plaines Metra station from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 3, offering free mi...
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Become a Master Gardener with University of Illinois Extension informational meeting June 18 in St. CharlesMay 30, 2019 11:00 pm - Do you like to learn new things? Do you want to give back to your community? Consider becoming a University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener. Illinois Extension of ...