Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Houseplants' water, light needs change in winterDec 11, 2020 5:00 am - During the winter, most houseplants are not in active growing mode due to the short length of days, reduced humidity and lower temperatures - unless you are growing them...
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Light up your home with these illuminating tipsDec 11, 2020 5:00 am - What's Christmas without holiday lights? For starters ... no worries that a hot bulb will melt your favorite plastic Snoopy ornament, or fears that adding one more strin...
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Evergreens garner much attention this time of yearDec 06, 2020 6:00 am - When choosing a cut Christmas tree, select one with firm needles that don't drop off when the tree is raised up a few inches and dropped to the ground. A small amount of...
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A home's color should be in harmony with its architectureDec 06, 2020 6:00 am - Who hasn't heard the phrase “beauty is in the eye of the beholder?” The adage is appropriate for almost every aesthetic concern. However, there is much controversy about...
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Many options to consider for new heating systemDec 05, 2020 6:00 am - Q: My old furnace and air conditioning system needs major repairs. What are my options and what factors should I consider when selecting one? A: Many factors are specifi...
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Christmas lights offset the gloomDec 05, 2020 6:00 am - Shorter days and pandemic fail to slow decorating
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Farmhouse-style barn wood art traces its origins to quilt squaresDec 04, 2020 6:00 am - Much of modern farmhouse style — the shiplap, natural materials and distressed finishes popularized by magazines and shows such as HGTV's “Fixer Upper” — evokes a simple...
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Architect Carmel Greer on picking the best kitchen countersDec 03, 2020 10:00 pm - Washington architect Carmel Greer owns the architecture firm District Design and hosts the home improvement podcast “On Time, Under Budget, With Love.” She has taught de...
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DuPage Forest Preserve District offers nature hikes, programsDec 03, 2020 10:00 pm - Join the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County for two nature programs this month. To register or get more details on upcoming programs, visit www.dupageforest.org. ...
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Al fresco dining best thing to come from pandemicNov 29, 2020 6:00 am - “Al fresco” is an Italian term meaning outside. This can mean many things in Italy and Europe. Tiny tables set alongside a narrow street, a sidewalk cafe, an ample terra...