Home and Garden
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Create a tropical getaway in your own back yardMay 28, 2013 6:00 am - Just because we live in the Midwest doesn't mean we can't enjoy a taste of the tropics for at least part of the year. Many tropical plants grow very well in containers a...
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Smartphone and tablet controls homeMay 27, 2013 1:00 am - WASHINGTON — Armeane M. Choksi acknowledges he's a bit of a “gadget freak” in explaining his need for an uber-connected house. Whether he's sitting in his second-floor h...
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Outdoor makeover contest Week 4: Young family with big dreamsMay 26, 2013 5:00 am - I love being outdoors. When it’s warm, I spend the majority of the day in my backyard playing with my children and dogs. I love teaching my children to love nature as mu...
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Outdoor makeover contest Week 4: Dreaming of a natural retreatMay 26, 2013 5:00 am - Our backyard is the reason we bought our house. It backs up to a meditation meadow that provides a sense of peace and opportunities to observe wildlife in the middle of ...
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Outdoor makeover contest Week 4: Kitchen window viewMay 26, 2013 5:00 am - As a mother of two young children, I spend a good deal of time standing at my kitchen sink doing dishes while staring out the window into my backyard. While we might liv...
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Outdoor makeover contest Week 4: Need more colorMay 26, 2013 5:00 am - We spend so much time in our yard, a nice makeover will be a wish come true. I have tried my best to make it great but something is missing still and any help from profe...
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Chicagoans are pioneers when it comes to outdoor cookingMay 26, 2013 5:00 am - The residents of Chicago's suburbs have always loved spending as much time as possible outdoors during the warm weather months, probably as a result of all the time they...
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Barbedienne foundry made neoclassical tazzaMay 25, 2013 5:51 am - Q. I wonder if you can help me evaluate the bronze presentation seen in this dish. The piece, dated 1879, was sculpted by F. Levillain. It was cast in the Barbedienne fo...
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Plant trees to proper depth for successMay 25, 2013 1:00 am - Spring is a good time to plant trees. But many trees are planted too deeply. This prevents needed air and water from reaching the roots and can cause the tree to decline...
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Renovation on the reboundMay 25, 2013 1:00 am - Janet O’Grady recently had the front walkway and porch steps replaced on the rambler she’s owned for 30 years in Arlington, Va. She also had her kitchen painted. Now she...