Home and Garden
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All that glistens in this garden is glassOct 16, 2011 12:00 am - It would be an unusual backyard anywhere — especially, perhaps, among the cornfields and tall grasses of Nebraska. When Michele Semin wanted to replace an aging swimming...
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Roses are designer’s best friendOct 16, 2011 12:00 am - Roses are the favorite flowers of Nancy Clarke, longtime chief floral designer at the White House. “They seem to last a long time as long as you care for them. Recut the...
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Beyond doilies: Modernize use of lace by focusing on pattern, not fabricOct 15, 2011 6:00 am - No longer reserved for the tops of old ladies' sofas or for dresser-top doilies, lace is making its way back into homes as a decor trend this fall. The key to making thi...
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Algonquin family is living the dream in their dream homeOct 09, 2011 6:00 am - Dan Clarton immediately called his wife when he saw the “For Sale” sign eight years ago in front of what is known as the Dorr Thomas house in Algonquin. It was, after al...
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Art in the garden: Bark adds interest in winterOct 09, 2011 1:12 am - As autumn’s cooler temperatures and blustery winds strip the leaves from trees leaving their skeletons bare, the shapes and textures in the garden take on a greater impo...
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Treasures in your attic: Jack-in-the-pulpit vases make nice statementOct 09, 2011 1:00 am - Q. These vases were passed down to me from my grandmother. I would like to know a little history about them so I can pass them on to my son. They are orange and blac...
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Interior designer Carleton Varney aims to keep splashing color in a world of beigeOct 09, 2011 12:00 am - MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. — Avoiding life in a bowl of oatmeal has been one of the guiding principles for one of the brightest lights of the interior-design world, Carleton...
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Be supportive of wife moving out, and maybe she won’t want toOct 09, 2011 12:00 am - Q. My wife of a decade is leaning toward filing for divorce. I think our problems are easily surmountable, but she is less hopeful. Despite her skepticism, she belie...
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How to reduce home energy costs without breaking the bankOct 08, 2011 6:00 am - With energy costs continuing to rise dramatically, the cost of operating a home is becoming increasingly prohibitive. But there are ways homeowners can fight back and co...
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Mushrooms in overdrive after heavy rainsOct 08, 2011 5:00 am - “Is it edible?” “Can I eat this one?” “What would happen if I ate this?” That is the big question when it comes to wild mushrooms. At least for some folks. “Well, ye...