Home and Garden
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'The Big Short' reinforces a widespread misperceptionJan 08, 2016 11:00 pm - The highly rated movie "The Big Short" is about a few sharp operators who saw the financial crisis coming and decided to profit from their insight by shorting the privat...
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Another case of undisclosed defectsJan 08, 2016 10:00 am - Q. We bought our home about 6 months ago, and now we are stuck with a bundle of problems that were concealed by the sellers, dismissed by the agent, and overlooked by ou...
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Updated credit scoring could open window for more buyersJan 08, 2016 9:00 am - WASHINGTON - If you've been frustrated that the credit scoring system has prevented you from getting a home mortgage, 2016 could be a watershed year. Important changes a...
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Decluttering guru Marie Kondo is back with more 'life-changing magic'Jan 08, 2016 5:00 am - TOKYO — Just in time to make good on your New Year's vow to get organized, Marie Kondo, the self-described “crazy tidying fanatic” who has sparked the world with her joy...
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Goodwill website helps to place value on donationsJan 08, 2016 12:00 am - Donating an old couch or a working refrigerator can save you hundreds of dollars in taxes, but establishing its current value can be a tricky proposition. Q. We want to ...
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Training in Grayslake for use of herbicidesJan 06, 2016 12:00 am - A classroom program to learn about the herbicides used in Conserve Lake County's ecological restoration efforts will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Jan. 9, at...
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Not enough space in your home to entertain?Jan 05, 2016 4:00 am - Many homeowners are preoccupied with not having enough space for visiting relatives or friends. Not enough space to cook, not enough space to dine, not enough space to d...
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Old trees with weary limbs appreciate your supportJan 04, 2016 5:00 am - A few years ago I stopped by my neighbor Mike's yard to photograph his rhubarb — alas, well past its prime — but my eye was caught by something far more lovely. It was a...
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It's never too early to order seedsJan 03, 2016 6:00 am - As we head into January, some things to keep in mind with regard to the garden. • It is a good idea to check on the seeds you have saved and stored from last year's gard...
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NYC may fit more 'micro' apartments into housing pictureJan 03, 2016 12:00 am - NEW YORK - The apartments in a new Manhattan building boast little balconies, tall ceilings, dishwashers and storage space. All in 360 square feet or less. It's micro-li...