Home and Garden
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Toms Price Stores unveil flagship T. Price Interiors and Thayer Coggin Modern Furniture Gallery Nov. 9
Nov 4, 2019 5:51 PM - On Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 9-10, all Toms Price stores will debut the flagship brand T. Price Interiors. They will be toasting this new venture with a champagne reception at all four stores and providing free gift bags (while supplies last) during the debut weekend Nov. 9. -
Age-in-place upgrades: Home improvements for older owners
Nov 3, 2019 9:54 AM - As our population ages, more and more people are seeking accessible homes where they can live for as long as possible. Everyone wants to be able to function independently in their home and not become a burden to loved ones. -
For many black millennials, student debt is biggest hurdle in homeownership
Nov 3, 2019 6:00 AM - A lack of what's known as intergenerational wealth -- or being able to get financial help from a parent -- is also hurting younger buyers of color.
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Your doors may be saying a lot about you
Nov 3, 2019 8:00 AM - Doors are great communicators. When they are open wide, they mean welcome. When doors are opened slowly, they can cause anticipation. If they creek, a door can instill fear. A slammed door … Well, it could mean someone is upset or someone is in a rush. -
Invasive buckthorn trees grow rapidly
Nov 3, 2019 8:00 AM - Buckthorn is an invasive tree and common weed in Chicago-area gardens. It tends to hold green leaves later than other deciduous trees and shrubs in fall so it is easy to spot. -
Time to replace the old bathtub
Nov 3, 2019 6:00 AM - Albert Ksiazk of South Elgin believes it is time to replace his bathtub with an easy-entry shower with grab bars. -
Hectic family room needs a touch of calming color
Nov 3, 2019 6:00 AM - Bradley Magnus of Downers Grove and his wife are busy with work and raising two small children. However, their living room also needs some attention. -
Renovated bathroom needs a new door
Nov 3, 2019 6:00 AM - The wood veneer is peeling off the doors in Dawn Majcen's Lombard home. -
How to overwinter your dahlia plantsNov 3, 2019 6:00 AM - Q: What should be done with dahlias before the winter weather arrives?
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Kinkade lithograph lights up collector's home
Nov 3, 2019 8:01 AM - Q: Enclosed is a photo of our June 1999 purchase of a framed Thomas Kinkade lithograph. We have the certificate of authenticity and additional original documents all in a vinyl-clad folder. It has been displayed in our home since 1999 and is in perfect condition. What is its insurance value?
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