Home and Garden
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What draws you to the master suite?Jun 11, 2015 6:00 am - It's hard to believe how much the role of bedrooms has evolved over the years. It used to be that bedrooms were just chambers for sleeping and ... other things that will...
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Master gardeners share plant advice in GurneeJun 11, 2015 1:00 am - Amateur gardeners and others with questions about what's growing in their backyard had the chances to seek advice from experts Thursday at Warren-Newport Public Library ...
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One photograph can transform an entire roomJun 10, 2015 6:00 am - Photography was invented to capture the moment, to capture life. And here we see a custom wallcovering made from a black and white photograph shown in Sunset Magazine's ...
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How to make your containers pop with colorJun 09, 2015 6:00 am - Think of your containers as large, exuberant floral displays when choosing plants for them. Mix plants of different heights for a layered effect, but try something diffe...
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Sixth annual Aurora GreenFest explains 'going green'Jun 08, 2015 11:00 pm - The whole family can explore beehives, enjoy locally made food, peruse energy-efficient cars and pick up healthy living tips at the sixth annual Aurora GreenFest. The e...
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Dining outdoors: Party time means good food, great seatingJun 07, 2015 7:00 am - An integral part of any party, anywhere in the world, is the food that is served. So the items you need to cook and serve food to your guests and for them to enjoy it ar...
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How to keep your mower working for 15 yearsJun 07, 2015 6:12 am - Taking care of our yards is big business: Americans spend about $40 billion a year in taking care of their lawns. And your mower can be one key expense. Whatever kind of...
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Barrington event offers chance to peruse three private estatesJun 06, 2015 7:00 am - Stones that look like they've spent a century holding up a Barrington Hills slope add authenticity to an estate with a charming shake Cape Cod house. But it's hard to co...
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Plants growing under trees fight for water, nutrients, lightJun 06, 2015 7:00 am - Gardening under trees can be a challenge for gardeners. Perennials living in the root zones of trees must compete for light, water and nutrients. Most of a tree's roots ...
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From the pub to the barn, Maryland estate is lavishJun 06, 2015 12:00 am - Joe Bruno and his wife, Cynthia Marini Bruno, have never been known to do something on a small scale. The grand entrance to their Potomac, Maryland, estate starts when c...