Home and Garden
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Real estate market unfazed so far by changes to tax lawFeb 09, 2018 5:00 am - WASHINGTON — Were fears overblown that changes to the federal tax law would trigger plunging home values? You might recall the scary predictions from the realty industry...
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History museum to hold Antique Appraisal DayFeb 07, 2018 10:00 pm - McHenry County history museum to hold Antique Appraisal Day
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Garden plot registrationFeb 05, 2018 12:00 am - The Mundelein Park & Recreation District will open registration for garden plots on the southeast corner of Keith Mione Community Park, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelei...
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'Perfect for you' is the real testFeb 04, 2018 5:01 am - As a designer, I am often asked whether I like the interiors of the latest restaurant or the lobby of a hyped hotel. And when I am asked, I'm always cautious to answer. ...
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With many colors and forms, coneflowers offer much varietyFeb 04, 2018 5:00 am - While it's snowy outside, I imagine the summer garden. And what would a summer garden be without coneflowers? As charming as they are tough, these North American natives...
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Flexible guest rooms can mimic a posh hotelFeb 04, 2018 5:00 am - There are many ways to create a flexible guest room. You can often grab inspiration from hotel rooms because they operate from the perspective of providing not only the ...
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Planters tend to see winter damage unless stored in a garageFeb 04, 2018 5:00 am - Q. Last year my favorite large container planter cracked over the winter. What can I do this year to keep the same thing from happening? A. The short answer is, of cour...
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Newest teaware is steeped in styleFeb 04, 2018 5:00 am - Tea lovers are inclined to brew a cuppa any time of year, but especially now, in the dead of winter. Time to put the kettle on and savor the warm, soothing flavor of ste...
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Kalanchoes bring colorful cheer to colder monthsFeb 04, 2018 5:00 am - Kalanchoes are small, bright colored flowering plants that are commercially propagated so their bloom coincides with the colder months. They have a wide range of flower ...
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Buying a home as an unmarried couple? Do these 3 thingsFeb 04, 2018 12:00 am - Love and marriage don't always go together, no matter what Sinatra says. If you're in a committed relationship but nuptials are on the back burner, just know your dream ...