Home and Garden
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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...
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Garden gets grant:Jun 02, 2014 1:01 am - The Vernon Area Public Library received a $650 grant from the Lincolnshire Garden Club to enhance the library's vegetable garden. The grant has enabled the library, at 3...
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Victorian garden style lives onJun 01, 2014 5:30 am - Those drawn to 19th-century style may be pleased to learn that vintage garden decor is a trend this spring and summer. The look involves florals, weathered wood, wire, p...
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Boring backyardJun 01, 2014 1:01 am - Our boring backyard sits in Schaumburg behind our "new" old home that we purchased in August 2012. It's a great property in a convenient location with lots of potential,...
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Picked clean by deerJun 01, 2014 1:01 am - At one time, we had a nice landscape foundation that we slowly built upon during the 22 years in our home. Lush hostas and lilies and shrubs surrounded our backyard. The...