Home and Garden
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Family Planting Day in Barrington SaturdaySep 17, 2013 2:46 pm - The Barrington Area Conservation Trust will hold a Family Planting Day fundraising event from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Hart and Lake-Cook roads. A $100 tax-ded...
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Is this piece of porcelain worth much?Sep 17, 2013 5:00 am - Q. I have a piece of porcelain that is in excellent condition. It is marked with an “S” with an “X” through it. I believe this refers to Scheibe-Alsbach, Thuringia, Germ...
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Shrubs benefit from fall plantingSep 17, 2013 1:00 am - Fall is a great time to plant and transplant trees and shrubs. Conditions in autumn, which include warm soil, moderate air temperatures and rain, help plants re-establis...
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Branch pick-up resumes in Hoffman EstatesSep 16, 2013 5:35 pm - Free curbside tree branch pickup for residents covered by the village’s refuse collection contract will begin again in Hoffman Estates on Monday, Sept. 23. Public works ...
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Art in the garden: Shrubs offer parade of fall colorSep 16, 2013 1:01 am - Fall is the season to revel in the magnificent colors of changing leaves. Maples and oaks lead the parade but there are some shrubs with outstanding fall color, and thei...
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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...