Home and Garden
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Finding creative solutions for less-than-ideal spacesFeb 14, 2016 12:00 am - Emily Henderson, Target's home spokeswoman and founder of Emily Henderson Design, an interior design firm, blog and lifestyle brand, joined staff writer Jura Koncius rec...
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Rent-to-buy concept being pursued by one lenderFeb 13, 2016 12:01 am - A major problem for many families who want to buy a home is the rapidly rising rent in residential housing. How can they save for a needed down payment when more than ha...
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Do you compensate a Realtor who provides advice?Feb 13, 2016 12:00 am - Q. We are considering selling our home and contacted a Realtor who provided us with selling prices of other homes in our neighborhood. She recommended we perform a numbe...
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Board needs authorty to handle emergency repairsFeb 13, 2016 12:00 am - Q. A pipe in a unit in our condominium burst, causing water to flood the common elements and other units. Our president sent an email to all board members asking us to v...
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Decorators' tips for a cozy winter bedroomFeb 12, 2016 10:00 pm - Decorating a bedroom is about creating a peaceful retreat, and in winter that means making it as cozy and welcoming as possible. For some people, “cozy” requires the phy...
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Old House New House this weekend at Pheasant RunFeb 12, 2016 12:00 am - The Old House New House Home Show this weekend in St. Charles is expected to draw 10,000 visitors checking out hundreds of exhibits, plus speakers and workshops on decor...
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Heritage Prairie Farm offers backyard beekeeping classesFeb 11, 2016 10:00 pm - Heritage Prairie Farm in Elburn has been harvesting honey for local patrons since 2006. As their tradition of local raw honey harvesting continues, their amazing bees ma...
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Sign up for 31st annual Native Plants & Natural Area Management SeminarFeb 11, 2016 10:00 pm - Reservations for Garfield Farm Museum's 31st annual Natural Area Management Seminar to be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, are now being taken. From ...
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Why The Old House New House Home Show will only be held once this yearFeb 10, 2016 12:00 am - Why the home show will only be held once this year
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Keep logs outside until you're ready to burn themFeb 08, 2016 5:00 am - Some important tips to keep in mind regarding your home and garden in the winter: • It is best to keep any logs you saved for burning in the fireplace outside until you ...