Home and Garden
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Banish bare walls by making art yourselfSep 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Our walls beg for art, but we don't have to. With a little ingenuity, do-it-yourselfers can have chic artwork covering nearly any bare wall space. And not just any slapp...
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Three sure-fire favorites to warm up fall gardensSep 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Has summer's heat and humidity taken its toll on the plants in your landscape? Is the color in your garden winding down? Don't give up and head back into the house - pla...
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Giving Garden produce boxes overflow with fresh vegetablesSep 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Vegetable gardening may be winding down this summer, but fresh produce continues to pour into area food pantries from those participating in the Daily Herald Giving Gard...
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TV lamp converted for Seagram's advertisingSep 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. I have been told the item pictured on the enclosed photograph is valuable. The wagon has a light, and the United Clock Company of Brooklyn, N.Y., manufactured the...
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Old House New House Home Show set in St. CharlesSep 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Expos, shows, festivals •The Old House New House Home Show, Sept. 25-26, St. Charles. A resource for homeowners looking to improve, update and maintain properties. Show ...
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What's the difference between 'organic' seeds and just plain seedsSep 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. What is the difference between organic seeds and just plain seeds? Are there any advantages of one over the other? A. Organic seeds are produced by plants that...
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Kitchen tour will benefit homeless familiesSep 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Eight Glen Ellyn kitchens will be open from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1, to benefit Bridge Communities, which partners with area religious organizations and community ...
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Plant goldenrod with no worries about allergies (blame ragweed)Sep 17, 2010 11:00 pm - Q. Does goldenrod (Solidago spp.) cause hay fever? A. Goldenrods have been prized for years by British gardeners, but these true North American flowers are just b...
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Perennials just perfect for late-season colorSep 17, 2010 11:00 pm - At a time when most perennials are winding down for the season, some are still blooming strong. If your garden is looking a little bit past its prime, try adding one or ...
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Convalescent Center contributes fresh produce to communitySep 17, 2010 11:00 pm - Becky Behning has been making a steady recovery since arriving 17 years ago at the DuPage Convalescent Center in Wheaton - in a coma. "They brought me back," Behning say...