Home and Garden
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Create a work alcove of your ownJun 18, 2017 6:01 am - You don't need much real estate to work from home. In fact, you might only need a smartphone. The laptop has become like an appendage to the body; we take ours everywher...
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Sunny gardens demand praiseworthy perennialsJun 18, 2017 6:00 am - There are so many praiseworthy perennials for sunny gardens available at local garden centers; how can gardeners choose when planting a small space? If forced to choose ...
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Simpler, sleeker designs recommended for kitchen backsplashesJun 18, 2017 6:00 am - The kitchen backsplash — that surface behind the stovetop or sink that protects the wall from damage during cooking and dishwashing — has long been used to add color and...
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Select furnishings that serve dual purposesJun 18, 2017 6:00 am - My boyfriend and I are new homeowners and this is our first spring and summer with a great backyard! We can't wait to host our friends and family. Unfortunately, we don'...
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Patio is all work and no playJun 18, 2017 6:00 am - Our patio is in desperate need of attention. We moved into our house in 1987 and it was sufficient at the time, but we had a plan to make it a lovely entertaining place ...
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Twine and train espalier plants to enhance designJun 18, 2017 6:00 am - Espalier plants are used to soften large blank spaces on walls or fences. To train espaliers, twigs and branches are bent when they are young and supple to meet design r...
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A few plants can create a stunning impactJun 18, 2017 6:00 am - Small packages are oftentimes the best. That can also be true of outdoor living and gardening spaces. While many people like to be able to spread out and play large-scal...
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No patio should be an 'island'Jun 18, 2017 6:00 am - My husband and I have lived in our house for two years and we absolutely love entertaining and spending time in our backyard over the summer. However, our current entert...
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Beyond the formal corsage: Floral accessories get creativeJun 18, 2017 6:00 am - Want a memorable accessory for that big event? Think beyond the traditional pinned-on boutonniere or corsage, and consider wearing a piece of floral art. “There are thos...
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Hidden Gems garden walkJun 18, 2017 1:00 am - Town and Country Garden Club of Libertyville presents Hidden Gems Garden Walk fundraiser, Saturday, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine. Five homes and seven ...