Home and Garden
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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...
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Four ways to tap into the Nordic decor trendJan 02, 2016 6:00 am - Minimalist Nordic design is taking over the home decor scene in 2016. Scandinavian-inspired design principles — featuring white, simple color schemes and use of natural ...
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How to use strange architectural spacesJan 02, 2016 6:00 am - Along with oodles of charm, old houses often offer a supply of peculiar spaces. The challenge for contemporary users of such homes is what to do with strange little nook...
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Once voting begins at a meeting it must proceed to conclusionJan 02, 2016 12:00 am - Q. A meeting of the members of our association was called to vote on a matter that required the approval of two-thirds of all owners of the association. A quorum of owne...
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Harry Lauder's Walking Stick shows off in the winter landscapeJan 01, 2016 6:00 am - One of the most fascinating shrubs in the winter landscape is Corylus avellana Contorta. Its common names include corkscrew hazel, contorted filbert and Harry Lauder's W...
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Character in interior design comes from the unpredictableJan 01, 2016 6:00 am - Funky homes habitually offer unending, one-of-a-kind possibilities for special built-in features. When you inherit a floor plan that meanders and changes levels because...