Home and Garden
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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...
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An unseasonable appetite for mintFeb 21, 2016 12:00 am - I recently had a craving for fresh mint. I wanted to toss it with sliced oranges, knead it into meatballs and steep it for tea, even though January is not mint's time. ...
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False blue indigo deserves a spot in the gardenFeb 21, 2016 12:00 am - Gardeners often spend time in winter months planning changes to their landscapes. It might be an adjustment required because of changing conditions, like maturing trees ...
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Zillow forecasts some relief in sight for rentersFeb 20, 2016 12:01 am - Steadily rising rents have created a major problem for many families. In some cases, it has made it impossible for them to save for a needed down payment on a home they ...
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Board lacked authority to impose leasing restrictionFeb 20, 2016 12:00 am - The Illinois Appellate Court has invalidated a rule adopted by the board of a condominium that imposed a leasing restriction. Stobe v. 842-848 West Bradley Place Condomi...
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Agent, broker, salesperson or realtor?Feb 20, 2016 12:00 am - Q. I have a question on the terminology Realtors use to describe themselves. I see "licensed RE salesperson" and "licensed associate real estate broker." Only a few week...