Home and Garden
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The season for giving and receiving plants as gifts is hereNov 25, 2025 4:05 pm - Chicago Botanic Garden’s Tim Johnson offers tips on choosing, transporting and caring for plants that will be holiday gifts.
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Holiday Housewalk to showcase Weller Creek area in Mount ProspectNov 25, 2025 3:46 pm - This year, the Mount Prospect annual Holiday Housewalk will showcase some homes near Weller Creek, near a picturesque footbridge. One home in particular has undergone a few major renovations that make it more inviting and livable.
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Are there better times to purchase big-ticket items?Nov 25, 2025 1:22 pm - Timing can be important when buying big-ticket items, but are there really ideal times to purchase such products?
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Questions about asbestos and moldNov 25, 2025 1:11 pm - We just purchased a 1920s colonial style home and are now renovating it. In the basement, we removed the carpet and discovered tiles that we fear may contain asbestos.
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The art of toasting: Unique drink station ideas for holiday partiesNov 20, 2025 3:03 pm - No holiday party would be complete without the appropriate beverages for all party-goers. One festive way to accomplish this is to create an assigned area for libations, otherwise known as a drink station. This area could be a major focal point for guests, so it’s smart to carefully plan your beverages and how they will be served.
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Create and display an attention-getting holiday centerpiece for your tableNov 20, 2025 3:02 pm - The focal point of your holiday table should be an appealing centerpiece that reflects your good taste as a host, chef and decorator. So give careful thought to this important visual anchor, the experts agree.
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Table settings that wow: Elegant ideas for holiday dinnersNov 20, 2025 3:02 pm - Create a beautiful holiday feast by properly setting your table. Simple, thoughtful details make your meal look great, show your style and create a memorable vibe.
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Indoor holiday lighting tips and creative ideasNov 20, 2025 3:02 pm - With trees and wreaths to be decorated and strung with lights, its obvious that lighting will play a big part in your holiday decor. But don’t think it stops at the tree. Wrapping or draping string or icicle lights on mantels and shelves will set the mood for a calm enjoyable holiday season.
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Creating a festive charcuterie board: Ideas for holiday colors and flavorsNov 20, 2025 3:01 pm - Holiday charcuterie boards make entertaining easy. With a mix of meats, cheeses, and festive treats, you can create a delicious, eye-catching spread your guests will remember long after the party.
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Food and drink pairings for holiday parties: From appetizers to after-dinner drinksNov 20, 2025 3:01 pm - Unlock next-level holiday hosting with expert food-and-drink pairings. Chef Ryan Rondeno reveals how intentional flavor matching transforms your menu, sharpens every bite and sip, and delivers a standout seasonal feast.