Home and Garden
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Constable: No partridge in this pear tree, only leavesNov 30, 2017 4:03 am - The back seat of my car boasts more wardrobe options than my closet. There's the Mr. Rogers-esque cardigan sweater that is perfect for days when the temperature nears 60...
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Family heirloom is placed on a pedestalNov 26, 2017 5:01 am - Q. Enclosed is a photo of a glass pedestal cake stand that originally belonged to my grandmother. It is clear glass with a cranberry-colored edge, and it stands about 9 ...
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The Hotel Experience is simply more homeyNov 26, 2017 5:01 am - I often travel to New York City, and I have recently started the search for a small pied-a-terre to lessen the frenetic and loathsome lines at the hotel check-in. In bet...
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Greens keep containers colorful all winterNov 26, 2017 5:00 am - With Thanksgiving behind us, it's time to bid farewell to the mums, ornamental cabbage and kale, and gourds from hanging baskets, urns and window boxes. But these contai...
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Mount Prospect housewalk celebrates village's 100th yearNov 26, 2017 5:00 am - The annual Mount Prospect Holiday Housewalk is always memorable as homeowners generously open their lovely homes to “sightseers” who want to check out the interiors of h...
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Chill bulbs for six weeks before bringing them insideNov 26, 2017 5:00 am - Certain bulbs, such as daffodils, hyacinths, tulips and crocuses, are excellent for forcing in pots in the greenhouse or home. They need to be chilled for six to 10 week...
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Can mortgage shoppers rely on the APR?Nov 25, 2017 5:00 am - APR stands for "Annual Percentage Rate," designed to be a comprehensive measure of the cost of credit that mortgage borrowers could use to compare loans offered by diffe...
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Readers offer corrections on closing proceduresNov 25, 2017 5:00 am - It's my own fault. I'm breaking the rule I made maybe 40 years ago that says to stay away from items about real estate closings. The settlement procedures in which selle...
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Prepare the dining room for the holidaysNov 25, 2017 5:00 am - Thanksgiving is the favorite holiday of all for many because it is about fellowship and a simple, shared meal. There aren't massive amounts of decorations to be fretted ...
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A look ahead to next phase of Project New Leaf at Cantigny ParkNov 25, 2017 12:00 am - Cantigny Park leaders and consultants will begin design work later this month for the second stage of a $25 million redesign of the Wheaton campus. Park officials broke ...