Home and Garden
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Claiming a tiny but tasteful dining nookNov 14, 2014 11:01 pm - Q. I grew up in a house with a breakfast nook and would kill to have one in our new house. The problem is space. I'm willing to give up some base cabinets in my kitchen....
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Jazz up your holidays with the latest in lightsNov 14, 2014 4:45 am - Clark Griswold would be proud. Thanks to advances in lighting technology, suburban dads (and moms) across the country have a lot to choose from when it comes to creative...
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Wheaton homes, show choir share spotlight in Holiday HousewalkNov 13, 2014 5:01 am - Five homes in downtown Wheaton, dating from 1897 to 2011, are all decked out for the holidays or decorated with a fall theme. Choral students from Wheaton North High Sch...
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Amaryllis produce flashy flowersNov 12, 2014 5:01 am - Gardeners can keep their gardening thumbs green throughout winter months by bringing amaryllis bulbs into bloom. Flamboyant flowers in brilliant shades of red, pink, ora...
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Get outdoor faucets, containers ready for winterNov 12, 2014 5:00 am - As the nights get colder, it is a good idea to disconnect garden hoses from outdoor spigots to eliminate the risk that trapped water may freeze and damage our faucet and...
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Area rugs offer versatility and give bang for the buckNov 11, 2014 5:00 am - Area rugs, usually placed over hardwood or tile floors, and wall-to-wall or “broadloom” carpets are important elements in most rooms. While homeowners, especially in cli...
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Child-friendly makeoverNov 11, 2014 12:01 am - We moved into our house five years ago and have updated almost every room in our 40-year-old house. The only room left is the living room, which is quite a big task. Rig...
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Paneling everywhereNov 11, 2014 12:01 am - I just purchased this converted rural schoolhouse this summer. It has the original brick and flooring in the main room. However, it has been added onto by the previous ...
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My unliveable spaceNov 11, 2014 12:01 am - I am living in a house built in the 1950s, which my husband grew up in and inherited when his parents passed. He thought everything was "good enough" just the way it was...
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Lost antiques can (almost) be found againNov 09, 2014 6:15 am - Q. How can I give our new house some Old World charm? I grew up with antiques (sadly lost in a fire) and my husband grew up in an orphanage. It seems important for us to...