Home and Garden
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From tufts to cubist groupings, Milan shows off design trendsMay 09, 2015 7:00 am - Every two years, tens of thousands of designers from all over the world descend on the northern Italian city of Milan for the much-awaited Salone del Mobile (furniture s...
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Three Lake County organizations hold rain barrel, compost bin and native plant saleMay 09, 2015 1:00 am - Three Lake County organizations came together Saturday to host a rain barrel, compost bin and native plant sale at the Independence Grove Forest Preserve near Libertyvil...
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Parking space assignmentsMay 09, 2015 12:00 am - Q. Our 50-unit townhouse complex has about 120 parking spaces. Our declaration and bylaws provide that each unit is guaranteed one parking space, and that parking spaces...
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The splice of life: Grafted vegetables offer many benefitsMay 08, 2015 6:00 am - If we think biotechnology was invented in the 21st century, consider the somewhat bizarre practice of sticking the top of one plant onto the bottom of another: Grafting,...
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Recliner shows simple style of Mission furnitureMay 08, 2015 6:00 am - Recliner With a Mission Q. This is a picture of a recliner that has been in our family for at least 100 years. Wood slats support the back cushion. There are two spindle...
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Scale is so important in a small roomMay 08, 2015 6:00 am - Have you ever purchased a new piece of furniture that is completely wrong for your room? Not only is it frustrating and disappointing, but also a complete waste of money...
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Some homeowners are forced into expensive insuranceMay 08, 2015 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - Anyone who has taken out a home mortgage knows one of the borrower's key responsibilities is to pay hazard insurance premiums on the property and not let th...
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Should an entire house need to be rewired?May 08, 2015 12:00 am - Q. We just bought a home but can't move in because of major electrical problems. Before we bought it, our home inspector found a few electrical defects, but he said thes...
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Pruning promotes health in trees, shrubsMay 06, 2015 1:01 am - Q. While inspecting my trees and shrubs for winter damage, I noticed some looked a little overgrown and wild. When should I plan to prune them? A. Pruning is a practice ...
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Visit Healing Gardens in St. Charles on Mother's DayMay 05, 2015 11:00 pm - Healing Gardens, a 2-acre expanse of woodland and perennial gardens on Stone Hill Farm off Dean Street in St. Charles, will be open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mother's Day, Sunda...