Home and Garden
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Save ash trees or replace them?Jun 11, 2014 1:01 am - Damage caused by the emerald ash borer infestation is becoming very visible in the Chicago area, with many dead and dying trees in home gardens and woodlands and along r...
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2014 DreamHome opens at Merchandise MartJun 08, 2014 12:01 am - Using bold colors. Displaying artwork. Choosing or even making accessories that finish the look you crave. Deciding which lines you prefer on a chair. The Merchandise Ma...
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Barrington Country Garden Faire worth the tripJun 07, 2014 5:30 am - Visitors accustomed to wandering around spacious estates at the Barrington Country Garden & Antique Faire might hesitate this year when they pull up in front of a classi...
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Beetles ravaging Mount Rushmore woodsJun 07, 2014 1:01 am - DENVER, Colorado - Beetles are obliterating forests throughout Colorado and the West, draining budgets as property values decline and threatening tourism at national p...
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Go back in history to define drawing roomJun 07, 2014 12:01 am - Q. We just toured a designer show house, and I have a question: What is a "drawing room"? This one was done up like an elegant living room, no arts and crafts materials ...
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Ask a designer: No color's too bold for decorJun 06, 2014 5:45 am - It might be practical, of course, to decorate your home with neutral colors and muted earth tones. No need to worry about colors clashing if most everything is white, be...
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Right at home: A neoclassical moment in decorJun 05, 2014 5:45 am - If you're a fan of traditional decor, you probably appreciate the elegant lines and rich history of neoclassical style. Interest in classical style really took off in t...
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Birdcall playback on phones prompts ethics debateJun 05, 2014 5:45 am - Wildlife watchers can now wield unnatural powers, playing actual birdcalls on smartphones and other mobile devices. The practice, called playback, is effective for attra...
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Tulips losing apricot color after several yearsJun 05, 2014 1:01 am - Q. My beautiful apricot colored tulips seem to be turning red after a few years in the ground. Is there anything I can do to prevent the bulbs from changing color? A. It...
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Fairy garden festival celebrates the tinyJun 04, 2014 1:01 am - Miniature gardening continues to gain in popularity all across the country. Maybe it's our chance to play like children again; maybe it's our opportunity to introduce ch...