Home and Garden
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Wild geraniums herald the arrival of spring in Fox Valley woodsMay 29, 2014 6:00 am - Not too long ago, curled-up flower buds bore the burden of snow. These buds held the promise of better things to come. When the long-awaited sun finally came out, the u...
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How to help daffodils make more daffodilsMay 29, 2014 5:15 am - Now that daffodil bloom time has passed, some gardeners might be wondering where their flowers were. If some plants remained all leaves, with few or no flowers, why was ...
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Right at home: Nature gets a glam makeoverMay 28, 2014 5:45 am - This year's design shows, such as NY Now and the Architectural Digest Home Design Show, have featured eye-catching pieces by designers and artists who take elements from...
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Right equipment: Tools of the trade keep yard looking niceMay 25, 2014 1:01 am - When homeowners think of their backyards, most immediately think of the fun stuff - the flowering trees, beautiful flowers, great patio, comfortable furniture and the fi...
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Flea-market finds can be home's showstopperMay 24, 2014 5:45 am - The arrival of spring means that flea markets are reopening for business around the country. Shoppers will hunt for treasures amid acres of used goods. A few will come h...
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No planting space? Try community gardeningMay 22, 2014 5:45 am - Community gardens are much more than neighboring plots. Given enough energy and enthusiasm, they morph into support groups, horticulture classes, swap meets or modes...
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How to ensure your home makes a good first impressionMay 21, 2014 5:30 am - David Benton of Rill Architects, lead architect for the front entryway of this year's D.C. Design House, was the guest last week on Post staff writer Jura Koncius' Home ...
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Eyesore, or oasis?May 20, 2014 1:01 am - This, folks, is a backyard fail! It's ugly, empty and poorly maintained. But even though its current state is more eyesore than oasis, I believe it has potential! In the...
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Patio to the rescueMay 20, 2014 1:01 am - We purchased a new construction home, and I was excited about starting with a blank slate because I enjoy gardening. We try to use our backyard, but our backyard faces s...
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Nothing but sunMay 20, 2014 1:01 am - We had our house built 10 years ago. We have three kids and only one income and we have put the yard last on the list of priorities. Our backyard faces south and gets no...