Home and Garden
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Free trees in January:Jan 09, 2013 4:54 pm - Illinois residents can receive 10 free flowering trees by joining the Arbor Day Foundation during January. New members of the nonprofit foundation will receive two white...
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Best plants for indoor bloomsJan 09, 2013 12:00 am - Q. Could you give me some suggestions for plants that will bloom indoors? I need something to brighten up the winter days ahead. A. If you are already beginning to miss ...
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Suburban experts give advice on greenhousesJan 06, 2013 4:04 am - Richard Hentschel says choosing a greenhouse can be just as difficult as deciding what kind of car to buy, since there are so many options. But instead of weighing a de...
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Warm up to the idea of a greenhouseJan 06, 2013 4:00 am - Now is not the time of year for sowing, unless it's sowing an idea: As the weather turns colder and the landscape becomes washed in grays and browns, imagine a retreat, ...
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Things to consider before adding a greenhouseJan 06, 2013 4:00 am - Many men and women with a passion for gardening hope to one day have a greenhouse they can call their own. Though greenhouses are a great place for gardeners to hone the...
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Carnival bowls' value varies by color, rarityJan 05, 2013 4:00 am - Q. I would like your opinion on the rarity and value of this carnival glass bowl. It is marked with an underlined “N” in a circle and is in mint condition. It is 8½ inch...
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Royal Dux figurines were once hot, now notDec 30, 2012 4:51 am - Q. Would you have an idea of the value of this Royal Dux Bohemia centerpiece, No. 647? It stands 16 inches tall and 15-by-10 inches at the base. As far as I can discover...
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Gold decor is golden once againDec 30, 2012 2:00 am - Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the other's gold. That adage now applies to one of the hottest trends in interior design. When it comes to metals i...
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Stylish items with a spacey vibeDec 29, 2012 5:00 am - Stars, moons and planets have long been inspiration for designers. For aficionados and anyone who appreciates the artistry to be found in astronomy, there is a galaxy of...
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Home makeover blends modern, traditionalDec 29, 2012 12:00 am - George and John run a really cool business designing and making mascots — you know, the kind that run around at football games or cheer at high-school track meets. Their...