Articles filed under Get Your Summer On
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Prospect Hts. family seeing their dream yard come to lifeSep 01, 2012 8:00 am - A lot of people are working on transforming Sharon and Harry Zeeck's backyard into a showplace, thanks to a Daily Herald contest. Ryan Taheny, president of RYCO Landscap...
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Prospect Heights family wins backyard makeover contestJun 10, 2012 6:00 am - It's been a tough year for Sharon Zeeck's family since an electrical fire all but destroyed their Prospect Heights home, but things are finally looking up. The family re...
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More homeowners create entertainment areas outdoorsJun 09, 2012 5:30 am - Even in an area like Chicago that experiences cold winters, the outdoor living movement, as Jason Newsom calls it, “is the hottest thing.” “The amount of square footage ...
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When fish meet fire: How to grill seafoodJun 06, 2012 6:00 am - Salmon and tuna steaks are about as adventurous as many folks get when it comes to grilling seafood. Those “meaty” pieces of fish don't seem to intimidate weekend grill ...
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Illuminated backyards allow for time to enjoy outdoorsJun 04, 2012 6:00 am - Today's backyard is the place to be, to relax, to entertain, to enjoy yourself spring through fall. That means even after dark and when the big game is on. In the Chicag...
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Backyard makeover Week 5: Staycation — who needs Disney?Jun 03, 2012 1:00 am - My husband was recently injured while on duty as a full-time firefighter so this will be the summer of our “staycation.” I would love to enhance our backyard to give it ...
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Backyard makeover Week 5: Boring backyard syndromeJun 03, 2012 1:00 am - I try. I really do. No matter how much time, money or effort I put into my backyard, it never materializes to what I envision. My backyard is so large that it just doesn...
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Backyard makeover Week 5: AARP couple and disabled daughter need a backyardJun 03, 2012 1:00 am - Sun’s out, birds are chirping, open screen door ... ugly cracked cement porch, aging swing, unsightly chain fences, empty old flower pots and worn outdoor furniture. We ...
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Backyard makeover Week 5: Spring is for new beginningsJun 03, 2012 1:00 am - I believe our backyard deserves a makeover because it hasn’t had one in 17 years. Seventeen years ago my husband, Tom, suffered a brain anuerysm/stroke at the very young...
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Make room for veggies on the grillMay 30, 2012 6:00 am - When it comes to grilling, meat hogs the spotlight. Spuds get relegated to potato salad, zucchini and tomatoes mingle in pasta salad and corn boils on the stove. This su...