Home and Garden
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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 ...
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New-York Historical Society casts new light on Tiffany lampsJun 17, 2017 6:00 am - NEW YORK — A newly renovated section of the New-York Historical Society showcases dozens of lamps by Louis Comfort Tiffany, putting renewed focus on how the works were m...
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Easy as 1, 2, 3 - Make your container sing this summerJun 17, 2017 12:00 am - Creating a plant container that will provide a pop of color and refresh any landscape is a simpler and faster project than you may think. It takes only three components ...
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Zero-down payment mortgages are backJun 16, 2017 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - They were all the rage - then the scourge - of the housing boom and bust. Now they're back, big time: Home mortgages that require tiny or zero-down payments...
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Heater blows hot and coldJun 16, 2017 6:00 am - Q. Our forced-air furnace is behaving strangely. Instead of heating the house in a normal manner, the gas burners turn on and off repeatedly, while the air continues to ...
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Algonquin library celebrates Pollinator Week June 19-25Jun 15, 2017 11:00 pm - The Algonquin Area Public Library District board has issued a proclamation to recognize June 19-25 as Pollinator Week in the library district. In addition to recognizing...
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Free garden walk June 24 in LibertyvilleJun 14, 2017 1:00 am - The Gardeners of Central Lake County will host a free garden walk in Libertyville on June 24. The self-guided walk will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature six ...