Home and Garden
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Six easy fixes to make you like your house againSep 07, 2014 5:45 am - Stagers are the people who sweep through houses going on the market and make them look uncluttered and cozy without a huge investment of time or money. What's their secr...
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Fall a good time to pump up the yard with water featuresSep 07, 2014 1:01 am - As summer wanes, it's time to enhance our gardens to grab the most from the last precious weeks and to make sure we're ready with major improvements for next year. It's ...
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Pond masters to get national exposure as 'Pond Stars'Sep 07, 2014 1:01 am - Aquascape owner Greg Wittstock plans to make a big splash with his new reality show, "Pond Stars." "The No. 1 thing that I'm trying to accomplish is to show people what ...
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No man cave for Mr. My WaySep 06, 2014 12:01 am - Q. OK, maybe I should hire a professional (as my friends keep telling me), but I know the look I want for my own digs: sharp, clean, sophisticated - the way I think I dr...
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Art meets history in Elgin's annual House TourSep 04, 2014 6:01 pm - Now in its 33rd year, the annual Historic Elgin House Tour is an opportunity to experience firsthand just a few of the reasons why Elgin was named "Best Place to Buy an ...
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Garlic chives: Ornamental, tasty, sometimes weedySep 03, 2014 6:00 am - Is it a weed or a garden plant? Garlic chives are among those plants - paulownia tree, Jerusalem artichoke, mint and anise hyssop are others - that can parade under eith...
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Decorating touches help retreats sparkleAug 31, 2014 6:01 am - DALLAS (AP) - From airy beach houses filled with light to rustic retreats tucked into the mountains, vacation homes can lead to inspired decorating. "You love that place...
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25 tips to make your home betterAug 31, 2014 6:00 am - When decorating a home, some design sense may come intuitively, some from your family home, some from perusing magazines, and other tips may have been acquired through e...
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Finer points of building healthy compost pilesAug 31, 2014 1:01 am - Q. Is it necessary to add "compost additive" to my compost pile? What about adding fertilizer or lime? A. Compost piles must be big enough (at least 3 feet by 3 feet and...
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Crabgrass, powdery mildew common ailmentsAug 30, 2014 6:15 am - You may be noticing crabgrass at this time of year, especially in a neglected lawn. Crabgrass is an annual weedy grass that readily forms seeds in the fall. To prevent...