Home and Garden
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Revamp or create a mudroom for cold weather gearOct 16, 2016 6:00 am - It's finally getting cooler! As we begin to drag out jackets, rain boots and hats, this is the perfect time of year to think about revamping your mudroom or creating one...
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For this N.Y. garden, fall is a time to flourish, not fadeOct 16, 2016 6:00 am - If you want some pointers on how to keep the garden humming along in a dry autumn, you should make your way to Wave Hill, the 28-acre estate overlooking the Hudson River...
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Renters often hesitant to buy a homeOct 15, 2016 6:01 am - In recent years, a large number of homeowners have turned into renters. Many of those people have expressed a strong desire again to own a home, but despite favorable as...
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Lava lamp maker expands into contemporary lightingOct 15, 2016 6:00 am - Remember those funky lava lamps you had when you were in high school and college? You probably didn't know they are made by an Elk Grove Village-based company and you wi...
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Transitioning outdoor spaces for fallOct 15, 2016 6:00 am - Outdoor decorating often focuses on turning decks, patios and porches into summer destinations. But some people love their outdoor entertaining space even more when the ...
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How to prepare for retirement emergenciesOct 15, 2016 6:00 am - In a recent article in US News and World Report, Emily Brandon discussed three common emergencies that the elderly often encounter and how to prepare for them. However, ...
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Land contract and homeseller exclusionOct 15, 2016 5:00 am - Q. I read in your column that there might be no federal income tax for the sale of a longtime home. Two years ago I sold my home of 22 years on a land contract. The pric...
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Beneath a Victorian in Virginia, a recording studio lies hushedOct 14, 2016 6:00 am - Washington, D.C., and its suburbs are well known as a setting for spies, clandestine meetings and hidden safe rooms for the powerful, and now a new secret has been revea...
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New programs ease homebuyers' path to mortgagesOct 14, 2016 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - So you still think it's impossible to get a mortgage because lenders' standards continue to be super-strict and your profile doesn't quite fit the standard ...
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More than one White House up for grabsOct 13, 2016 11:00 pm - If you are among those shopping for your own personal White House, don't worry. You have options. Is the replica White House for sale on Georgetown Pike in McLean, Virgi...