Articles filed under Gardening
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A fast facelift for a boring bi-levelSep 17, 2011 6:00 am - WASHINGTON — The morning Lauren Liess moved into her suburban home here, she took a sledgehammer to the drop ceiling in the basement. Later that day, she and husband Dav...
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Art in the garden: Plan now for bursts of color in springSep 12, 2011 6:00 am - Fall may be the time many gardeners focus on garden chores that tuck their gardens in for their winter naps, but they should be spending some of their time toward making...
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Decks getting fancier but easier to maintainSep 12, 2011 6:00 am - The deck has gone high-tech. Wood decks are rapidly being replaced by plastic, aluminum and other man-made decking materials, which are prized for their easy maintenance...
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Owners pack a lot of history into stone cottagesSep 11, 2011 6:00 am - Antique stone cottages have fascinating interiors, histories and residents, right? Right. And you can step inside five in St. Charles and Geneva on Sunday, Sept. 18, as ...
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Treasures in your attic: Porcelain carriage’s value limited by lack of markSep 11, 2011 1:00 am - Q. I have a porcelain carriage that must be at least 65 to 70 years old. It is 10 inches long by 8 inches tall. It is marked “Germany.” What is its value? A. The ma...
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Craet a healthy environment for your newbornSep 11, 2011 12:00 am - Preparing for a baby’s arrival can be exciting and overwhelming all at once, especially when it comes to designing the nursery. “New parents want a beautiful, safe and h...
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Homeowners get excited about fresh decorating decisions in the fallSep 11, 2011 12:00 am - Spring may be the season of cleaning out clutter and brightening up the home, but fall can be equally inspiring. You can feel it in the air: Bright yellow school buses h...
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Kraft garden project delivers produce to food pantrySep 10, 2011 6:30 am - On the west side of the Kraft plant in Naperville, where a variety of Nabisco brand crackers are produced, another type of food production goes on, thanks to the tender ...
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How to update your furniture and flea market findsSep 04, 2011 6:00 am - For many homeowners, autumn brings the itch for change but not the money to do much about it. But that doesn't mean you're stuck with Aunt Edna's floral couch another ye...
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Art in the garden: Overwinter container favorites indoorsSep 04, 2011 4:12 am - If you took the time to create fabulous container gardens last spring, fall’s cooler temperatures probably cause you mixed emotions. While you may have grown tired of th...