Home and Garden
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Bank on it: A fresh spring look for less than $100May 01, 2015 6:00 am - Now that spring is here, you might be antsy to freshen up your home. But don't fret if you don't have the budget for a full-blown overhaul. If you want a new look, there...
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Is it time to plant vegetables?May 01, 2015 1:01 am - Q. When can I plant my warm season vegetables? A. The Northwest and West suburbs of Chicago are in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b where the average last frost date is April 28. ...
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What buyers should expect when applying for a mortgageMay 01, 2015 12:00 am - With the peak home-buying season here, savvy shoppers are getting all their financial documents together and getting preapproved for a mortgage to make their purchase go...
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A chip off the old tubMay 01, 2015 12:00 am - Q. I purchased my house about a year ago. At the time, the bathtub seemed OK, but now it is apparent it was painted to cover rust. I also found plumbing problems under t...
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A way to keep money in the familyMay 01, 2015 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - Could there be a way to help senior homeowners with their cash flow needs without saddling them - and ultimately their families - with high costs? That's a ...
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Allendale Association in Lake Villa set to host its greenhouse saleApr 30, 2015 11:00 pm - Allendale teacher Nanci Lunsford paces her "classroom" - a working greenhouse on Allendale's Lake Villa Campus - pruning plants as she talks about her students. Allenda...
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1930s porcelain plate was made in GermanyApr 30, 2015 6:00 am - Q. I have enclosed a picture of a porcelain plate that is 8 inches in diameter. On the back is a lion in a circle and the words Selb, Bavaria, Germany, along with anothe...
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Prepare your garden for returning hummingbirdsApr 30, 2015 6:00 am - The hummingbirds are back! After their winter vacation in Central America, they bravely began their migration back to our landscapes in January. Male hummingbirds depart...
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Metal accents can add polish to your homeApr 29, 2015 6:00 am - Looking for an easy way to add polish to your home? Metallic accents — copper, brass, silver and platinum — are having a moment in today's interiors. They create a feel ...
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Budget-friendly fun: Free carnival caters to kids with special needsApr 28, 2015 6:00 am - Free Special-needs carnival Children with special needs and their families are invited to attend a two-hour private carnival in the parking lot of the Westfiel...