Home and Garden
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Creating a haven for butterflies and beesSep 15, 2013 6:32 am - If you plan to renovate or rework parts of your yard this fall, your plan should include your hardest-working partners in the garden, the insect pollinators. They are no...
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Lanterns light up your house in myriad waysSep 15, 2013 1:00 am - I use lanterns in year-round decorating. But in the fall, working lanterns into my seasonal displays is an absolute must. Greet visitors with a warm welcome when they vi...
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How to make a fabulous fall mantelSep 15, 2013 1:00 am - Fall is here and it’s time to celebrate this glorious season in your decor. One of the easiest — and most powerful — places you can trick up for autumn is the fireplace ...
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Faux flowers and plants can liven up homeSep 15, 2013 1:00 am - If there's somewhere in your home that needs livening up but it's not practical to use real plants, consider using faux flowers and greenery. And don't worry about it. ...
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Child's 'theme' bedroom too easily outgrownSep 14, 2013 1:00 am - Sophistication, flexibility, quality. You might associate those words with high-end home design and furniture, but they also describe what today's parents want for their...
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Don’t throw it out; use it in the gardenSep 13, 2013 5:41 am - Looking for a cheaper way to fertilize flowers or keep pests at bay? A better tool for planting tiny seeds? The answers may lie in your home, where common household item...
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Contemporary fireplaces are popular choice for buyersSep 13, 2013 12:00 am - From ancient fire pits to today's linear styles, a fireplace has always held a bit of magic. Today that magic might look like this: A young couple cuddles up on their so...
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Bedrooms for the modern kidSep 12, 2013 6:00 am - Like a lot of modern decor, children's rooms are enjoying a rethinking. No longer restrained by old-school ideals for juvenile decor, these spaces now feature elements ...
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Antiques lover finds new ideas to accent cherished piecesSep 10, 2013 1:00 am - Like many antiques enthusiasts, Genoa collector Debby Karl had humble beginnings. “When I started, I just bought whatever caught my eye,” she recalls. “I was raising you...
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Native tree, shrub sale supports eco-friendly programSep 09, 2013 11:05 am - The nonprofit group Conserve Lake County will accept online orders for more than 40 species of native trees and shrubs from Labor Day weekend through Sept. 25. Many of ...