Home and Garden
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Lenders blocking realty agents from buyers' closing documentsMar 04, 2016 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - When you're buying a house, don't you want an experienced set of eyes checking out the closing papers for errors and potential overcharges? Of course. But u...
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Hand-cut glass electric lamp is brilliantMar 03, 2016 5:01 am - Q. The enclosed picture is of my cut glass electric lamp that has been in our family for four of generations. It stands approximately 23 inches tall and was made in the ...
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Peak bloom for D.C. cherry trees predicted March 31 to April 3Mar 03, 2016 5:00 am - WASHINGTON - The National Park Service is predicting the peak bloom for Washington's cherry blossom trees between March 31 and April 3. Organizers of the National Cherry...
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How to extend the beauty of cut flowersMar 03, 2016 5:00 am - To keep cut flowers fresh, place them in room-temperature water as soon as possible. Protect the cut flowers from exposure to freezing temperatures outside. With a sharp...
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New Grayslake laws address oak trees, fertilizerMar 02, 2016 12:00 am - Grayslake village board members have approved two local laws meant to protect oak trees and prevent fertilizer pollution in rainwater runoff. At a meeting Tuesday night,...
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Expert to show you how to grow heirloom applesMar 01, 2016 8:01 am - Learn how to grow own antique apple trees at Garfield Farm Museum's 29th annual Antique Apple Tree Grafting Seminar at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 6. For $30, participants m...
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Decor for baby should also thrill parentsFeb 28, 2016 6:00 am - Baby, it's a brand new year. And when it comes to creating the perfect sleep space for little ones, there are more fun options than ever. Styles range from haute to home...
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Tenacious squirrels go to great lengths to feedFeb 28, 2016 12:01 am - Q. We love to feed the birds in our backyard. However, squirrels are a problem. What can we do to eliminate them? A. The short answer is, you cannot. Squirrels were intr...
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What's in and out in home designFeb 28, 2016 12:00 am - While your furniture, finishes and accessories should be a reflection of your personal taste, there's no question that fads come and go in home decorating. After all, yo...
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Taking care of a kitchen's little detailsFeb 27, 2016 6:01 am - Long weekends are the perfect time to catch up on miscellaneous household chores. Even when the winter weather is not cooperative, many indoor tasks can be tackled. Some...