Home and Garden
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Home inspectors are usually able to evaluate roofMay 29, 2015 2:00 pm - Q. When we bought our home, the seller said the roof was new, and our home inspector said the roof was OK. But he only inspected it from a ladder, not by walking on it. ...
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The many ways and reasons to mulchMay 29, 2015 6:00 am - To mulch or not to mulch? Each year I consider whether to take that extra step. Mulch is a protective covering applied to the soil's surface. A tree shedding its...
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The art of hanging artMay 29, 2015 6:00 am - As a decorator, I can't expect my clients to agree with everything I recommend. Sometimes I just need to humbly agree to disagree. Take, for example, my recent e...
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Valuation studies show homeowners have great expectationsMay 29, 2015 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - Do you know what your house is worth? Would you concede there's a chance your estimate of its value might be higher than what a buyer would pay? A new stati...
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Grayslake is first Lake County community to offer rebates for Conservation@Home programMay 28, 2015 1:00 am - Grayslake has boosted its roster of eco-friendly rebate programs with cash for those interested in improving their local landscape. By adding Conservation@Home to its li...
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Turn your outdoor space into a comfy retreatMay 26, 2015 11:00 pm - Kerrie Kelly held a string of get-togethers at her home on a recent weekend, but she entertained friends and neighbors in her outdoor rooms — as in her side patio, her d...
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How to get more from balconies and decksMay 26, 2015 6:00 am - They say that necessity is the mother of invention. When it comes to stretching space for an apartment or high-rise condo, that same impetus leads many to research far a...
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Make the most of small living spacesMay 26, 2015 1:00 am - Tiny houses are a recent phenomenon and have spurred many businesses - from builders to decorating experts - looking to connect with consumers who want to go small. The ...
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Light bulbs that want to change your moodMay 25, 2015 7:14 am - Light bulbs used to be boring, says Consumer Reports. Dimming was about as high-tech as they got. But some LEDs have the potential to be much more, thanks to semiconduct...
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Time to start movinging your houseplants outsideMay 25, 2015 7:00 am - Houseplants: Move houseplants outside to protected areas once temperatures remain consistently above 40 degrees, even at night. Prevent any damage to the plants by gradu...