Home and Garden
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How to care for blooming plant giftsJan 21, 2013 4:00 am - Many people receive plants as gifts over the holidays. Some of these plants can continue to provide enjoyment for quite a while with good care. A cyclamen plant will con...
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‘Black Forest’ designation covers many carved itemsJan 19, 2013 4:51 am - Q. Sometime in the early 1940s, my father returned home after completing a painting job with a carved wooden bear in his arms. It was a gift from a customer. It is sligh...
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Chef's kitchen serves up fine designJan 19, 2013 4:00 am - As the owner of the best roti shop in town, Miranda knows her way around a kitchen. Her restaurant work zone is functional and equipped; but now that she's retiring, she...
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Tennessee woman turns trash into treasures with crafty skillsJan 19, 2013 4:00 am - Kaye McWhorter is not afraid to look like a crazy woman — when it comes to a good bargain, that is. “I saw a bench on the side of the road in my neighborhood in Dallas, ...
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Fix-It Clinic defies the throwaway economyJan 19, 2013 4:00 am - The table lamp, with its fizzling light bulbs, was built like a tank and about as attractive. Its base was so heavy that not even the cats could knock it over — and ther...
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Blue may be just what’s needed for a refreshing springJan 19, 2013 12:00 am - As the new year begins, bringing new colors into our homes can help refresh and recalibrate our spirits. This spring, blues may be just the tonic we need. Many color ma...
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Three spots to tackle in your houseJan 17, 2013 5:00 am - I’m one of the most disorganized people in the world. I run at such a high speed, my home is in constant chaos. So this January, I’m resolving to change my ways. I’m goi...
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Be a deer and prune the shrubs, will you?Jan 16, 2013 5:00 am - Deer are ready to start pruning our trees and shrubs. Although unconcerned with promoting plant health or aesthetics, in at least one situation deer can actually help us...
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Sisters' bedrooms reflect different personalitiesJan 15, 2013 4:00 am - Kalista and Alessandra are young sisters who have shared lots of things over the years, including their bedroom. Now, the girls are getting older and want more independe...
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Seed, bulb and nursery catalogs will help you plan for new yearJan 14, 2013 9:00 am - Order seed, bulb and nursery catalogs to assist in planning your garden for the new year. To help you choose the best plants, take advantage of the Chicago Botanic Garde...