Home and Garden
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Icelandic design branches outJul 05, 2014 12:01 am - Being a small, sparsely populated island nudged up against the edge of the Arctic Circle hasn't stopped Iceland from nurturing a rich and varied design industry. While V...
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Think of luxury as a trial run for affordable goodsJul 04, 2014 6:00 am - People all over the world — those who can afford it — want the best of the best for their home. But just what is it that they consider luxury? Every day there is somethi...
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Six great backyard plants for garden-to-table useJul 04, 2014 6:00 am - Back in the day, an ambitious homeowner might set out a sturdy row of marigolds, add a mound of petunias, toss in a few gaudy gladiola bulbs and call it a garden. That ...
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Show your USA spirit with these delightful displaysJul 03, 2014 6:00 am - Bandanna bonanza Easy to find and inexpensive, bandannas provide plenty of decorative bang for your buck. For example, use these colorful hankies to fashion boy-how...
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Three alphas for the dog days of summerJul 02, 2014 11:00 pm - If the world cleaves into two types — restless thrill-seekers and those who cling to the familiar and safe — I suppose I fall into the latter group. But if you've found ...
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Friends remember Arlington Hts. environmental activistJul 02, 2014 1:01 am - David Templer was one of the original homeowners in the Northgate subdivision when it was built in Arlington Heights more than 40 years ago. For decades he worked to mak...
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How to get more privacy in your backyardJun 28, 2014 6:00 am - Those in temperate climates consider outdoor areas extensions of their homes, lounging and eating alfresco as part of daily life. For people in colder climates, being ab...
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New nostalgia: Home decor with a retro vibeJun 28, 2014 6:00 am - If you spent childhood summers on a northern lake, grew up lunching at diners and shake shacks, or took a college road trip, you'll be all over the next big home décor ...
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Open and shut case: Choosing and hanging shuttersJun 27, 2014 5:45 am - Although glass and screens have eliminated the practical need for shutters, they're still popular for decoration. "They add another layer of thoughtful detailing to a ho...
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What's behind different floral scentsJun 27, 2014 5:30 am - Wave after wave of scent has filled the air since my garden awakened in spring. Most prominent have been the aromas from daffodil blossoms, plum, flowering currant, and ...