Home and Garden
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Late Victorian rocker has pressed, not carved, scroll workApr 23, 2015 6:00 am - Q. This oak rocker has been in our family for 80 to 90 years. It has scroll work across the top, has an imitation leather seat and is in excellent condition. Anything y...
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Second homes allow many to leisurely await retirementApr 21, 2015 11:00 pm - Nearby communities allow many to enjoy a 'pre-retirement'
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Constable: Weekday physical therapists now seeing springtime weekend warriorsApr 21, 2015 5:30 am - Monday's raw wind, cold and drizzle couldn't have come at a better time for my knees, shoulders and muscles aching from the first really glorious spring weekend. Apparen...
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Nurseries are filling with flowers in preparation for the spring planting seasonApr 21, 2015 1:00 am - Spring is here and colorful flowers fill the greenhouses at Hawthorn Gardens Nursery in Hawthorn Woods. As the long, cold winter is slowly replaced by sunshine and warmi...
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Thoughtfully plan every inch of your homeApr 19, 2015 7:00 am - Architect Sarah Susanka proves that even a simple hallway can be transformed into a design feature with stunning wood details. Known for her philosophy of coaxing houses...
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Apply these rules and see your home in a whole new lightApr 18, 2015 7:30 am - It's amazing what good lighting can do. Besides making you look more attractive, it can be energizing, relaxing or simply illuminating — accentuating a room's best featu...
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Growing lettuce is easyApr 18, 2015 7:15 am - Lettuce loves growing in the cool weather of spring. It shrugs off light frosts, although growing temperatures between 45 and 75 are preferred. Lettuce is so easy to gro...
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Spring is best time to divide your perennialsApr 18, 2015 7:00 am - Most perennials are best divided in spring when they are showing a couple inches of growth. A sharp, flat garden spade works best for this job. When dividing a plant, c...
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Soil amendments improve properties, help plants thriveApr 18, 2015 7:00 am - Mother Nature provides plenty to grow healthy lawns, gardens and landscapes. But as many homeowners know, some lawns may need a little extra boost to complement nature. ...
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Identify your microclimatesApr 18, 2015 1:01 am - Q. What are microclimates, and how do you identify them in your home garden? A. My definition of success as a gardener is finding the ideal conditions for plants to thri...