Home and Garden
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Screening out the curiousJul 12, 2014 6:00 am - Q. We have a little porch just off the living room of our new house. The trouble is, this is a new development, and the neighbors' houses are really close. We put in two...
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Seven sure signs it's time to remodelJul 12, 2014 6:00 am - When it comes to diving into a home remodeling project, homeowners take their time. Often, a long, long time. Procrastination seems to come with the territory. Of some 7...
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Right at home: Tips for living in a small spaceJul 10, 2014 5:45 am - For many young people, a first apartment might be a cramped studio or just a bedroom in a shared living arrangement. Juggling that room's living, dining and sleeping spa...
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How to choose an outdoor rugJul 10, 2014 1:01 am - The good news about outdoor rugs? They're pretty much foolproof. Thanks to synthetic fibers, such as polypropylene, and acrylic and U.V. inhibitors, they resist moistur...
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Hop to it: Plant what you need to brew beerJul 09, 2014 5:45 am - You don't need a garden to succeed as a home brewer, but growing your own ingredients is a flavorful step up. Much of the creativity involved in crafting a custom-made b...
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It takes many clovers to make a meadowJul 07, 2014 6:01 am - "To make a prairie it takes a clover and one bee," wrote 19th century American poet Emily Dickinson. "One clover, and a bee, and revery …" As a naturalist, I love Dickin...
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Stylists offer easy ways to perk up your porchJul 07, 2014 6:00 am - When this Fox Valley homeowner decided to add a porch onto her house, she knew that it was a case of go big or go home. “I didn't want it to be so narrow that we were f...
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Tips for saving your plants from common garden ailmentsJul 06, 2014 6:00 am - • Bearded iris can be divided and replanted once they have finished blooming. Be sure to discard any shriveled or diseased parts. Do not plant the new sections too deepl...
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Easy-to-grow herbs are beautiful and deliciousJul 05, 2014 6:00 am - Fragrant, flavorful and colorful herbs are some of the most enchanting, versatile and functional plants in the garden. Used since ancient times for medicinal remedies, c...
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Better chemistry takes us back to natureJul 05, 2014 6:00 am - Q. We have a small, underused patio outside our bedroom. This is the first time I've ever lived in a house, because I grew up in apartments, and I need advice on how to ...