Home and Garden
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Improved basement is for office and entertainmentDec 21, 2013 12:00 am - Roslyn and David are busy people with some serious hobbies. Roslyn is an A-1 cook, and David is a dedicated do-it-yourselfer who knows his way around a toolbox. Nine yea...
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Fireplace is focal point of master bedroom makeoverDec 21, 2013 12:00 am - Sue and Shouvik are a busy young couple with full-time jobs, a 2-year-old son, and a newborn baby. Life is hectic, and these two need a place to escape the daily hustle ...
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Northwest Suburban Editor’s Choice: 2049 Tiffany Drive, SchaumburgDec 20, 2013 4:32 am - An interview with the Mickley family. Q: How long have you been decorating your house like this? A: The current one, with the animation and stuff like that, is 10 years...
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A little crazy and a lot of lights help win Daily Herald contestDec 20, 2013 4:30 am - Schaumburg woman's insane display also the readers' favorite
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Hackberry's worth a second lookDec 17, 2013 4:30 am - With many trees and shrubs now bereft of leaves and flowers, more subtle aspects of the landscape come into focus. A tree that many people hardly notice captures my full...
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How early is too early to plant?Dec 16, 2013 12:07 pm - “Plant early and you’ll plant often” is an old saying containing more than a kernel of caution. Timing is everything in gardening. Start too soon and you’ll lose your c...
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Last chance to vote for the best holiday lightsDec 16, 2013 4:30 am - You have only a few more hours to vote in the Daily Herald's holiday lights contest, co-sponsored by Wintrust Community Banks. The voting period closes at 11:59 p.m. tod...
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Inventiveness, eclecticism can be celebrated over the holidaysDec 15, 2013 4:45 am - Following the general trend in home décor, holiday trim and accessories this year are an eclectic mix of traditional and nontraditional colors and styles. Remember when ...
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Be careful when applying ice treatmentsDec 15, 2013 4:30 am - When using ice melting chemicals on slippery areas, follow directions carefully. Many people apply too much ice melt, which can cause damage to walks and adjacent plants...
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Song lyrics, photos combine for holiday decorDec 14, 2013 5:00 am - The holidays are a great time to pull out the old photos and reminisce, but there’s no need to huddle around a dusty album. There are a variety of ways to get them out i...