Home and Garden
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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 ...
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Holiday house walksNov 25, 2018 5:00 am - Holiday House Tour in a Historic 1897 Home: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 388 S. St. Mary's Road, Libertyville. Home to St. Mary's Academy & Convent, the 15,...
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Franklinia: A tree with history and beautyNov 25, 2018 5:00 am - If you have the ears to listen, this tree has a story to tell. Let's go back to 1765 and travel along with American naturalists John Bartram and his son, William, from P...
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Make sure your garden hoses are stored awayNov 25, 2018 5:00 am - Q. Do I really need to disconnect my outside water sources in autumn? A. Only if you don't want to replace your hoses, fountain pumps, underground sprinkler systems and ...
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Refinance answers are available using online calculatorsNov 24, 2018 6:00 am - Q. Should I refinance? A. This question was posed to me recently through Quora, the question and answer website. I did not answer it there because an adequate answer in...
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Preparing a swoon-worthy vacation rentalNov 24, 2018 5:00 am - If you're thinking of listing your home as a vacation rental, have a listen to what travelers say makes a space inviting and welcoming, and what's a turnoff. For starter...