Home and Garden
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In the swimApr 18, 2008 11:00 pm - Chris Fetterman of Hoffman Estates says he was being "selfish" when he formed his water polo league, the Beached Whales. After playing the sport in high school and later...
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Arbor Day's the time to hug a treeApr 18, 2008 11:00 pm - You know what Friday is, don't you? Yes, it's Arbor Day, a very important day at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, of course. Admission is free for the day, the exhibit of ...
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Cook's choiceApr 18, 2008 11:00 pm - A turquoise kitchen might not fit your home or taste, but Mel Van Liedekerke's courage should inspire anyone planning to remodel this most important room. Her Spanish-in...
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Young plants need a little help in adjusting to outdoorsApr 18, 2008 11:00 pm - Racks filled with bedding plants are enticing, and you're eager to buy while the selection is top-notch. Yet you know it's still too early to plant most annuals, vegetab...
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Kids often dig gardeningApr 18, 2008 11:00 pm - In his book, "Last Child in the Woods," Richard Louv points out that children are spending more time indoors, leaving less time to experience the miracle of nature. Do w...
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Rocker sings praises of conservationist
Apr 11, 2008 11:00 pm - ROLAND, Ark. -- The field filled with concentric circles of hundreds of yellow daffodils was no ordinary stage for the Rolling Stones keyboardist and his black grand pia...
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Style on a smaller scaleApr 11, 2008 11:00 pm - After a decade of catering to Americans' appetite for large living with giant-size sofas, chairs, ottomans and tables, furniture makers are starting to think small. U.S...
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Check out these Earth Day eventsApr 11, 2008 11:00 pm - Earth Day is April 22, so it's time to scout out activities. A few are Saturday and April 20, and many are the following weekend. For example, the 1 p.m. guided walk at ...
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All fire up: Hearth leaves couple with warm feelingApr 11, 2008 11:00 pm - Patrick Franciscy loves his wife, Rose, his cat, Charlie, and the home he built for them in North Aurora. But if you want to really get him talking, ask about his firepl...
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Butterflies magnolia tree brings color to springtimeApr 11, 2008 11:00 pm - Imagine coming upon a tree filled with blossoms resembling bright yellow butterflies spreading their wings in the springtime sunshine. That's the scene Michigan magnolia...