Home and Garden
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Reborn Knupper's ready for gardeners in PalatineApr 15, 2019 5:30 am - Though it seemed unlikely just 10 months ago, the Knupper name will be associated with gardening in Palatine this spring for an 89th consecutive year. Now called Knupper...
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Punch bowl set decorated with German castlesApr 14, 2019 7:01 am - Q. I have enclosed a photo of a covered punch bowl and matching mugs. The lid is decorated with leaves, vines and grapes in relief, and the handle is a cherub holding a ...
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How to buy a rug you'll love — and keep it looking greatApr 14, 2019 7:00 am - Buying a rug can be daunting. With so many patterns, materials and sizes to choose from, it can be difficult to parse through all the options to find something that will...
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Grow flowers and foliage for summer bouquetsApr 14, 2019 7:00 am - Imagine receiving a bouquet of flowers every week all summer long. Make this dream a reality by planting a cutting garden. Claim some space in the vegetable garden, crea...
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Get a garden thermometer to start the season rightApr 14, 2019 6:00 am - Q. Someone mentioned I should measure my soil temperature before planting my vegetable garden. Why would I do that? A. Ever tried putting your toes in Lake Michigan in t...
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Applicants sought for annual outdoor makeover contestApr 14, 2019 6:00 am - Applicants sought for outdoor makeover
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Fireplace hazard found by home inspectorApr 14, 2019 6:00 am - Q. We purchased our home about 10 years ago and one of the features we liked was the firewood storage cabinet next to the living room fireplace. Now that we're selling t...
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Solutions and help for small-space livingApr 12, 2019 7:00 am - Setting up home in a small apartment poses all sorts of challenges. First, there's the floor plan: With small rooms come issues like storage, and where to put the bed. T...
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Who's got the advantage as spring real estate season shapes up?Apr 12, 2019 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - Have we arrived at one of those rare Goldilocks moments in real estate, where the market works well for sellers and buyers, strongly favoring neither? Maybe...
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Six dream-worthy innovations for the kitchenApr 11, 2019 11:00 pm - Whether you've come into a few extra bucks or been saving for a while, now's the time to indulge in that special kitchen something that makes your heart go into overdriv...