Home and Garden
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Old houses can be green and lovableApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Who knows why some of us really like old homes and others don't waste a thought, much less a tear, even when something extraordinary is pulled down? I am firmly in the c...
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Frog ponds help endangered species close to home
Apr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - When you hear about animals in danger of extinction, you probably picture exotic places from nature shows. But Brent Brock saw the problem closer to home when he returne...
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It's spring and flowers bloom! But not without a lot of effortApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - If you're holding your breath waiting for the redbud or magnolia in your yard to bloom, imagine what Todd Pope went through. Pope, manager of the Oswego/Naperville branc...
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Personal touches trump 'rules' of tasteApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - In the questions readers and clients ask, I can often detect a reluctance to introduce pieces they like but feel "don't belong" in a setting done in a certain style. I a...
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Vegetable gardens can please eye as well as palate
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Save money through others' bad fortuneMar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Here is some very bad news that could save you money. Due to the condition of the economy, Bright Hope, one of the stores that carries crafts made by people in developin...
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Think long and hard before walling off great roomMar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Professional designers usually advise their clients to establish a clear continuity of color and style from one room to the next. While it's true that such a design dire...
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How to start a vegetable garden
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Recycled items star in Museum of Science & Industry's Smart HomeMar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - A recyclable steel dining room table, chandeliers made from motorcycle wheels and kitchen countertops of recycled glass are stars in the Museum of Science & Industry's r...
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Is it expensive or from a garage sale?Mar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - It's a design goal these days: Mix finds from garage sales with treasures from the Merchandise Mart. And seeing it done well is always fun and instructive. Anne Honan, t...