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Improvements to your yard can be eco-friendly
Jun 10, 2019 6:31 AM - Ecologists and lovers of the "Great Outdoors" can transform their backyards into their own little parklands. Even when they can't take regular trips to forest preserves and other areas where nature abounds, they can regularly enjoy their love for the environment while at home. -
Owner needs help updating an older home
Jun 9, 2019 6:00 AM - Landscaping would go a long way to update the older Des Plaines home Tim Edwards bought three years ago. -
Comfortable seating will correct many ills
Jun 9, 2019 6:00 AM - With nothing by a tired and empty backyard, Mary Kendzora of Crystal Lake is looking for an upgrade. -
Family seeks a place to share friendship, food
Jun 9, 2019 6:00 AM - Tamara Ruth of South Elgin says a new dining area is greatly needed in her backyard. Her family would like a place to barbecue and hang out. -
Summer punches and sangrias will bowl you over
Jun 5, 2019 11:42 AM - Summer is for adults, too. We have recipes for batch cocktails, punches and sangrias. Stir up a batch for your next outdoor gathering. -
Binny's Blackberry Bourbon Smash
Jun 5, 2019 11:20 AM - Blackberry Bourbon Smash is a quick and spicy cocktail perfect for those summer parties. -
Weber Grill's Grilled Shrimp Campechana
Jun 5, 2019 6:00 AM - This South American take on classic shrimp cocktail pairs well with a fruit forward sangria or a classic margarita on a hot day. -
Fountains, ponds, stoves and firepits all enhance backyard oases
Jun 3, 2019 6:26 AM - Given the opportunity, all of us would like to create an unforgettable, cozy oasis in our suburban backyard or even on our rooftop deck in the city. Most of us envision a space with lots of both style and tranquility for ourselves and our guests. This can be a pricey endeavor, but it doesn't have to be. -
Small seating area has charming potential
Jun 2, 2019 6:00 AM - Recent retirees Jim and Gail Buscemi of Mount Prospect would like to transform a small seating area in their yard to a spot with loads of charm. -
Backyard needs to be more baby-friendly
Jun 2, 2019 6:00 AM - Brianna Albright of Darien just had a baby girl, who is turning 1 this summer but has nowhere to play in the family's backyard.
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