Home and Garden
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An artist/entrepreneur is inspired by utilityFeb 26, 2015 5:15 am - Heather Lezla spends a lot of time looking at water meter covers. “It's kind of ridiculous how there are so many of them, and how many different ones there are,” she say...
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Decorate in layers to create depth, coherence in your homeFeb 26, 2015 5:00 am - If you want a room makeover but don't know where to start, consider decorating in layers. Many designers recommend this approach but offer different ways of going about ...
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Plan now for bird-friendly habitat all yearFeb 26, 2015 4:00 am - Winter is a good time to plan to make your garden bird-friendly all year long. It takes more than feeders, birdhouses, a birdbath and some flowers. Birds need a complete...
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Five steps to a more germ-free kitchenFeb 25, 2015 5:01 am - Even the tidiest kitchens might be harboring harmful bacteria, and often where they're least expected. Paying more attention to a few often-overlooked places can help ke...
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Consider style, shape and size to find your perfect sofaFeb 25, 2015 5:00 am - Sofas are the piece of furniture where you will spend endless hours: watching a movie, chatting with friends or taking a nap. So choose well. It's too large an expense t...
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Timing is perfect for starting seeds indoors for annualsFeb 24, 2015 5:00 am - It's not too soon to begin growing seeds of annuals that get off to a slow start, such as pansies, violas, snapdragons and lobelia. While garden centers will offer many...
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Streamwood taking orders for parkways trees until Feb. 27Feb 24, 2015 12:00 am - The village of Streamwood is offering residents a discount on parkway trees that will be planted for the spring season. Eight species are available, starting at $120. T...
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Explore the alternatives to granite countertopsFeb 23, 2015 5:00 am - Granite has long been a popular countertop material for homeowners looking to combine functionality with aesthetic appeal in their kitchens. But granite is no small inv...
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Home electronics must act, and look, the coolestFeb 22, 2015 6:00 am - Once upon a time, home technology — alarm systems, vacuums and the like — was pretty much all about function. Then along came Apple, and now consumers demand that their ...
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Designer Sandra Nunnerley: 'There are no rules. . . . Mix it up.'Feb 22, 2015 5:00 am - New York interior designer Sandra Nunnerley joined Post staff writer Jura Koncius last week on our Home Front online chat. Here is an edited excerpt. Q. My home has a ro...