Home and Garden
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How to structure a loan to a family memberFeb 26, 2016 12:00 am - Intrafamily loans are becoming more popular, but they need to be prepared properly in order to protect both parties and avoid problems with the Internal Revenue Service....
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Home inspector missed electrical defectsFeb 26, 2016 12:00 am - Q. When I purchased my home, I hired a home inspector. The only electrical problem he found was a charred wire in the fuse box. After moving in, I noticed that the light...
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Local couple builds house to help military familiesFeb 25, 2016 4:30 am - It was a small ceremony, held a few years ago at Fenton High School in Bensenville. But it had a big impact on Fenton alumnus Bill Schey and his wife, Connie. The ceremo...
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Bring your antiques to appraisal day in McHenry CountyFeb 23, 2016 10:00 pm - Ever wonder how much grandma's old serving tray is worth? What about that heirloom oil painting or turn-of-the-century shawl? The McHenry County Historical Society & Mus...
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Time to start growing your spring seedlingsFeb 22, 2016 5:15 am - It's not too soon to start annuals that get off to a slow start, such as pansies, violas, petunias, snapdragons and lobelia. Petunias and lobelia will be best planted af...
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The rise, fall and rise of micro housingFeb 22, 2016 5:00 am - Studio apartments have been around in major cities since the late 1800s. When we think of the quintessential studio apartment, we think New York City, so it is of note ...
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A cactus dish garden is a great kid's projectFeb 21, 2016 12:01 am - Q. My son is fascinated by cactuses. I would like to make a small cactus garden with him. Can you help? What should I do? A. What a good idea! Congratulations on getting...
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As in the past, animal prints are prevalent todayFeb 21, 2016 12:01 am - Ever since the first cave man figured out the need for food, warmth and modesty, animal skins have been common textures inside dwellings. In caves, we have learned that ...
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Blending lives - and design stylesFeb 21, 2016 12:00 am - Interior designer Barry Dixon joined Post staff writer Jura Koncius recently on the newspaper's Home Front online chat. Here is an edited excerpt: Q. Can you suggest a m...
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Planning an herb garden that's pretty and practicalFeb 21, 2016 12:00 am - At our house, 'tis the season for graph paper. Quad-ruled pads are ready on our desks, so we can plan our summer gardens as the seed catalogs arrive. Right now those gar...