Home and Garden
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Stylish decor and pets can coexistAug 05, 2017 6:00 am - It's gotten easier to have a house full of pets without sacrificing the home decor you want. Interior designer Vern Yip, a judge on HGTV's "Design Star" and a dog person...
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Avoiding credit card scams: advice from knowledgeable readersAug 05, 2017 6:00 am - In a recent article, I described how a larcenous online firm billed me for a purchase I didn't make, using a credit card number of mine that it found from an earlier onl...
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Easy way to remember mortgagor, mortgageeAug 05, 2017 6:00 am - Q. I'm studying for my real estate license, and last week, we discussed mortgages. I still can't get "mortgagor" and "mortgagee" straight in my mind. I told our professo...
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No closet? With a little creativity, you can make up for the lack of storage space.Aug 04, 2017 6:00 am - A bedroom without a closet doesn't have to be a deal-breaker, but it can pose a major design challenge if you love and have a lot of clothing. Fortunately, there are man...
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Placing the right artwork in the right spotAug 04, 2017 6:00 am - For many landscape designers and homeowners, a garden isn't complete without the right art. But how do you find the right spot for a piece of outdoor art and choose the ...
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Improperly installed water softener is a hazardAug 04, 2017 6:00 am - Q. Our plumber installed a water softener in our home about three years ago, and he connected the discharge pipe to one of the drain lines under the house. Now that we'r...
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Freddie Mac pulls plug on low down payment loansAug 04, 2017 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - One percent down on a new home loan? Zero down? Generous gifts of thousands of dollars from mortgage companies to help you swing the deal? If any of these s...
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Master Gardeners host Idea Garden tours in August, SeptemberAug 03, 2017 11:00 pm - The Kane County Master Gardeners will host two more Idea Garden open house events this year. The 2017 Idea Garden continues to showcase designs that are easy to replica...
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Garden club has beautified Mount Prospect for 54 yearsAug 01, 2017 11:00 pm - Since it was established May 8, 1963, the Garden Club of Mount Prospect has beautified the community far and wide. The garden club's meetings, programs and projects are...
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Learn about dragonflies and damselflies: 'Triassic Park' survivorsAug 01, 2017 11:00 pm - The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will offer its next Learn from the Experts program with "Dragonflies and Damselflies: 'Triassic Park' Survivors." It will be ...