Home and Garden
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Make overnight guests fell at easeMar 29, 2015 12:01 am - It is common to stress out about hosting overnight visitors, but those living in a confined space seem to worry most. While everyone hopes their small space will provide...
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Select a winning crop of plants for your garden this yearMar 28, 2015 7:00 am - Gardeners can hardly contain their excitement each spring, as they discover the new plants available for them to add to their containers, beds and borders. This year, pl...
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How to keep cheery colors in check in your homeMar 28, 2015 7:00 am - Usually I groan when I see Easter candy and decorations migrate into the drug and grocery store aisles well before the actual holiday, but not this year. This year, I wa...
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Closed session and executive session are the sameMar 28, 2015 1:00 am - Q. Can you please clarify the difference between a "closed session" and an "executive session" of the board? I know there is a difference between the two and would like ...
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Average family can afford more for homeMar 28, 2015 12:01 am - The average family can now afford nearly 63 percent of homes offered in today's market, according to a recent study. Low interest rates and home prices helped lift housi...
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Mortgage points: a powerful option that is often neglectedMar 28, 2015 12:00 am - What are points? Mortgage points are an upfront payment to the lender, expressed as a percent of the loan amount. For example, one point on a $210,000 loan is $2,100. Po...
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Oak Park family builds a dream kitchenMar 28, 2015 12:00 am - Most homeowners consider the kitchen to be the heart of their home. The kitchen is where daily meals are prepared, stories are shared and memories are made. Thanksgiving...
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You can tell a lot about someone by how they weedMar 27, 2015 6:00 am - The football fans in my family recently put me on to a series of TV commercials for a dating site called FarmersOnly.com. "Where have you been, Mom?" one of them asked. ...
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Choosing the best plants to make your garden a successMar 27, 2015 6:00 am - It won't be long before you find yourself at your favorite garden center to purchase the first plants of the season. Whether you are a list maker who has done her homewo...
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Union Cases were designed for daguerreotypesMar 27, 2015 1:01 am - Q. This is a photo of a picture case that I have. It measures 3 3/4 inches by 3 3/4 inches and is decorated with an intricate design on the top and around the edge. Insi...