Home and Garden
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Swallowtails are attracted to specific plantsAug 21, 2016 7:01 am - Q. Which plants do swallowtail butterflies require? A. Strikingly beautiful in coloration, with distinct tails on their hindwings, swallowtail butterflies are easily att...
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Unmarked porcelain figures' origin is perplexingAug 21, 2016 7:01 am - Q. The porcelain figures seen in this photo have been in our family for at least 65 years. They are both 13.5 inches tall, including the base, and they are all in mint c...
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Not all perennials are created equalAug 21, 2016 7:00 am - We have all heard about the importance of foliage in the perennial border. The saying goes, “Flowers are fleeting, but foliage is forever.” So we heed the advice and cho...
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A beach house fit for the whole familyAug 21, 2016 7:00 am - BETHANY BEACH, Del. - Last Thanksgiving, three generations of Bobbs filled a party bus headed to Bethany Beach in Delaware for the day to see the progress on their new b...
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Recent transplants still require frequent wateringAug 21, 2016 7:00 am - Even though there has been some heavy rain in areas of Chicago, it is a good idea to continue to monitor and provide supplemental water to plants installed over the last...
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How a couple and their baby live in a 196-square-foot house near ElginAug 20, 2016 7:30 am - Want to live in a 196-square-foot house with your spouse and baby boy? Make sure you have headphones. "If we need time to just cool off, I usually put my headphones in a...
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Now is the time to start sowing kale and collardsAug 19, 2016 6:00 am - If you were to define the difference between kale and collards, you might generalize and say that collard leaves are large, smooth and flat, whereas kale leaves are ofte...
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I don't need air conditioning, and neither do youAug 19, 2016 6:00 am - It's time to come out of the closet. Or, more precisely, the sweat lodge. My family lives without air conditioning, except for one antique, semi-comatose window unit tha...
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Foundation issue should be evaluated by engineerAug 19, 2016 5:00 am - Q. We nearly sold our 30-year-old home after spending $20,000 on a remodel. The buyers were happy with it until their home inspector reported half an inch of foundation ...
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Slip-and-fall accident may be covered by homeowner's insuranceAug 19, 2016 5:00 am - Most homeowner's insurance policies pay when someone gets hurt while visiting your home, but there are limits on the coverage. Q. My sister slipped and fell at a neighbo...