Home and Garden
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Three projects that will take your staircase up a notchJan 13, 2013 4:00 am - Just because staircases are functional and constantly getting stepped on doesn't mean they don't deserve a little interior design respect, too. These three projects prov...
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Tips for protecting trees and shrubs from stormsJan 12, 2013 4:00 am - Even the sturdiest-looking trees can be brought down by high winds, heavy snow and ice, but there are ways you can limit the damage. Here are some storm-proofing sugges...
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The new shining star of the kitchen is high-gloss cabinetryJan 12, 2013 4:00 am - After shunning them for years in favor of wood and wood veneer, homeowners have fallen in love again with laminate kitchen cabinets — not the kind that look like wood, b...
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Housewalk opens homes by Wright, contemporariesJan 11, 2013 4:00 am - The eight private homes featured on the 39th annual Wright Plus Architectural Housewalk combine authentic restoration with modern livability. The housewalk showcases the...
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That's right — a tulip sighting on Jan. 9Jan 10, 2013 4:00 am - It's only the second week of January, but spring flowers are showing their green stems in Arlington Heights. Richard Hentschel, a University of Illinois Extension hortic...
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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...