Articles filed under Decor
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Dingy, drab doors need a faceliftOct 23, 2016 6:00 am - My nine interior doors are the original plastic ones that were installed when the house was constructed in 1989. They make my home look dark, have been fading when I cle...
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Home ownership: The American dreamOct 23, 2016 5:01 am - Since we are nearing the end of the presidential election season and have been discussing all types of American dreams, maybe it's appropriate to talk about the quintess...
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How to shake up your stodgy kitchen layoutOct 22, 2016 6:00 am - How do we best combine the kitchen, as in the room where food is prepared and cooked, and living room, the other name of the family gathering space that was understood l...
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Winemakers porcelain is Capodimonte styleOct 16, 2016 6:01 am - Q. I have enclosed a photo of a porcelain figural group my mother passed down to me. It has been in the family for years. On the side of the piece there is a crown above...
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Thirty days to a new homeOct 16, 2016 6:00 am - It's always exciting to come home and find some new project that makes you fall in love with your home all over again. Neater than most divorces and packing and unpackin...
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Revamp or create a mudroom for cold weather gearOct 16, 2016 6:00 am - It's finally getting cooler! As we begin to drag out jackets, rain boots and hats, this is the perfect time of year to think about revamping your mudroom or creating one...
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Lava lamp maker expands into contemporary lightingOct 15, 2016 6:00 am - Remember those funky lava lamps you had when you were in high school and college? You probably didn't know they are made by an Elk Grove Village-based company and you wi...
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Transitioning outdoor spaces for fallOct 15, 2016 6:00 am - Outdoor decorating often focuses on turning decks, patios and porches into summer destinations. But some people love their outdoor entertaining space even more when the ...
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Beneath a Victorian in Virginia, a recording studio lies hushedOct 14, 2016 6:00 am - Washington, D.C., and its suburbs are well known as a setting for spies, clandestine meetings and hidden safe rooms for the powerful, and now a new secret has been revea...
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More than one White House up for grabsOct 13, 2016 11:00 pm - If you are among those shopping for your own personal White House, don't worry. You have options. Is the replica White House for sale on Georgetown Pike in McLean, Virgi...