Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Egg cup does double dutyMar 08, 2020 7:01 am - Q: This is a photo of an antique milk glass double egg cup. It stands about 4 inches tall, has a basket weave pattern and is in mint condition. On the inside of the smal...
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Embrace downsizing as a chance to start a new lifeMar 08, 2020 7:00 am - Editor's note: Joseph Pubillones is taking some time off. This column originally published in 2015. Many empty-nesters, divorcees and widowers are dumbfounded at the ine...
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Over-application of ice melts can damage your spring yardMar 08, 2020 7:00 am - The season for using ice melts is winding down, and I have observed many cases of over applying them over the last month. Applying the right amount will reduce the negat...
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Bursts of blue are welcome, whatever the seasonMar 08, 2020 7:00 am - Classic Blue has been named the color of the year for 2020 by the Pantone Color Institute. Described as a shade reminiscent of the sky at dusk, Pantone believes this col...
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Smart devices are transforming the bathroom experienceMar 07, 2020 6:00 am - One of the last places you might expect to talk to Alexa is the bathroom. And yet this most private of rooms is becoming smarter, with everything from voice-activated mi...
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How to select an quiet, efficient dishwasherMar 07, 2020 5:00 am - Q: My old dishwasher is noisy and has only two cleaning cycles. Which options and features are important when selecting a modern, more efficient dishwasher? A: Today, ev...
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Daily Herald, Garage Store contest kicks off for 2020Mar 06, 2020 6:00 am - Drive down the street of your average neighborhood, gazing into garages as you pass and you will likely see that even those that are able to accommodate a car or two are...
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Learn more about preserving your harvest with Bloomingdale Garden Club March 17Mar 03, 2020 10:00 pm - The Bloomingdale Garden Club will welcome food blogger and cookbook author Emily Paster on Tuesday, March 17, at Cornerstone Faith Community Church, 118 First St. in Blo...
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Get closer to nature in 'Start In Your Yard' April 4Mar 01, 2020 10:00 pm - Did you know that you can help mitigate climate change by doing things in your very own backyard? On Saturday, April 4, join author-speaker-professor-entomologist Dr. Do...
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Home offices can be much more personal, productiveMar 01, 2020 6:01 am - More and more professionals and business owners are choosing to work from home, from a couple of hours to a couple of days per week. This flexible schedule is a great tr...