Home and Garden
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Can a robot help your hydroponic garden grow?
Mar 18, 2017 7:00 am - On a rooftop in the Jewish-Arab Tel Aviv neighborhood of Jaffa, a former military technologist and an ex-journalist sit in a transparent bio-dome where their robot is bu...
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When is a government regulation excessive?Mar 18, 2017 6:00 am - President Trump believes federal regulations are excessive. He has directed task forces to be set up at each federal agency to supervise and monitor the process of findi...
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Condo owner has options that are cheaper than suingMar 18, 2017 6:00 am - This past week, lots of readers were commenting on each other's problems. Here's the simplest suggestion that came in for those unhappy condo owners: • "I read your colu...
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Green Living Fair returning to LibertyvilleMar 15, 2017 1:00 am - The seventh annual Green Living Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at the Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St. Sponsored by the Civic ...
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Still time to join seed starting workshop with Kane County Master GardenersMar 14, 2017 11:00 pm - Head off cabin fever by starting your own seeds indoors this year. Growing vegetable transplants helps home gardeners get a significant jump on a spring garden, among o...
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House flipping frenzy is back; but can you make money?
Mar 12, 2017 7:16 am - If you're among the many people who watch television programs such as "Flip or Flop" or "Flipping the Block" and think you can become a master flipper yourself, you're n...
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Consider a color that makes everybody look (and feel) goodMar 12, 2017 7:00 am - Last year, for the first time ever, Pantone, the institute that predicts color trends, chose two colors - Rose Quartz and Serenity - instead of its customary one. This y...
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Porcelain coffee set is family treasureMar 12, 2017 6:01 am - Q. This is a photo of a porcelain coffeepot with a matching cream pitcher and covered sugar bowl. They are decorated with multicolored flowers and gold trim. The set ori...
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Carve out a creative space for kidsMar 12, 2017 6:01 am - When you live in a confined house or apartment, carving out a creative kid space can be a significant challenge. One of the simplest ideas is to turn the room where your...
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Wallpaper, once a design punchline, entices a new generationMar 12, 2017 6:00 am - Wallpaper is ready for its next act. The polarizing paint alternative and longtime decorating taboo has returned to fashion thanks to ultra-stylish prints, dimensional f...