Home and Garden
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Five steps to a more germ-free kitchenFeb 18, 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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How to keep those cut flowers looking their bestFeb 17, 2015 5:00 am - To keep cut flowers fresh, place them in room-temperature water as soon as possible. With a sharp knife or pruners, make an angled cut at least 1 inch from the end of ea...
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Get rid of the clutterFeb 17, 2015 12:00 am - "Digging Deep: Opening the Door to More through Decluttering" will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Byron Colby Barn at Prairie Crossing, 1561 Jones ...
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Bartlett taking orders for replacement treesFeb 17, 2015 12:00 am - The village of Bartlett is taking orders on a first-come, first-served basis for new trees that will replace those removed because of the destructive emerald ash borer. ...
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Don't give up on finding replacements for mother's chinaFeb 16, 2015 5:00 am - Q. I have enclosed a picture of a piece of my mother's china. Marked on the back of each dish is a lion above a crown and the words “Made in England — Royal Doulton — En...
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Kitchens double as party hot spotsFeb 16, 2015 12:01 am - Since prehistoric times, the hearth of a dwelling has been the most important feature in the home. Fire produced warmth for cold climates and also heat so food could be ...
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Home devices that never turn off cost you a lot of moneyFeb 15, 2015 6:36 am - WASHINGTON - If your home has a smart meter, here's an experiment: Log in to your power company's website, and see how much electricity you use during the hour from 3 to...
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American style varies, but is easy to incorporate into any homeFeb 15, 2015 12:00 am - It's easy to list the food, fashion and music that are quintessentially American — apple pie, blue jeans, Elvis. However, when talk turns to architecture and interior de...
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Lincolnshire tree removalFeb 15, 2015 12:00 am - Lincolnshire officials say work is expected to being in the next two weeks to remove dead and potentially hazardous parkway trees infected with the emerald ash borer. Vi...
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Yesterday's seeds ... and tomorrow's cropsFeb 14, 2015 6:00 am - The days are lengthening, and gardeners are getting twitchy. My green-fingered friends are doing a lot of plant planning and seed ordering while trying hard not to start...