Home and Garden
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Create meaningful messages in a pillowJun 05, 2013 1:00 am - I love finding special ways of giving someone a message besides the usual letter, email or phone call. To me, a little time and thought put into the presentation of even...
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Going to the fireworks show? Bring canned foodJun 04, 2013 8:47 pm - If you’re going to see the Dundee Township Park District’s upcoming fireworks show, be sure to bring a canned item with you to keep the FISH Food Pantry stocked all summ...
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Schaumburg helps protect private ash treesJun 03, 2013 2:41 pm - The village of Schaumburg has announced its ongoing participation in the Legacy Tree Project, a partnership with Valent Professional Products that offers homeowners help...
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Water-saving tips will help plants reach potentialJun 03, 2013 1:00 am - Q. What tips can you provide me for conserving water in the garden? A. While water is essential for growing a lush garden, here are some easy water-saving tips for the g...
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Century-old home participates in 20th Annual House Walk and TeaJun 02, 2013 6:00 am - Peek into the library with its stash of books and antiques and a surprise — one wall opens to a two-story staircase. Yes, Laurie Turpin-Soderholm and Rob Soderholm love ...
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Outdoor makeover contest Week 5: Bottom of the barrelJun 02, 2013 6:00 am - Being at the low point of our entire neighborhood, rain and snow cascade into what used to be what we like to call “the great room.” Our small 1,200-square-foot house ge...
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Outdoor makeover contest Week 5: A mud pitJun 02, 2013 6:00 am - Last summer, my husband and I started a backyard makeover project around our wooden deck. Over the course of several weekends, we jack-hammered out an old concrete pond ...
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Outdoor makeover contest Week 5: Muddy paw printJun 02, 2013 6:00 am - For a very long time, I have dreamed of putting a patio in my backyard so we weren’t constantly dragging in the mud and outdoors as well as to have a pretty place to sit...
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Will Barrymore prints bring fame, fortune?Jun 02, 2013 5:51 am - Q. I would appreciate your opinion on the enclosed pictures. Could they possibly be by THE Lionel Barrymore? They are brass (I guess) etchings that I purchased many year...
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Pet-friendly landscapingJun 02, 2013 5:00 am - The furry children in your life also need to be considered when you are planning your yard. It is all about how you put together the entire package so that you can enjoy...