Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Unmarked carved wooden chair held a special placeJan 27, 2019 6:01 am - Q. I have enclosed a photo of an antique chair that has been in our family for 60 years. It is in perfect shape, and I believe is made out of oak. The back of the chair ...
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You can learn to accessorize like a proJan 27, 2019 6:00 am - My first collection or attempt at displaying items as a child was boxes, made of any material — cardboard, wood or plastic. I would organize them by size and stack them ...
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Tree pruning increases light, benefiting fruitJan 27, 2019 5:00 am - Q. I've heard that winter is a good time to prune trees, is this true still for fruit trees? I have a large old tree on my property that probably hasn't been pruned in ...
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A good time to inspect houseplants for disease, damageJan 27, 2019 5:00 am - Succulent houseplants, such as cactuses and jade plants, are in winter dormancy and require bright light and very cool conditions with no water for up to two months. Ove...
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Lombard Garden Club taking applications for 2019 college scholarshipJan 26, 2019 10:00 pm - The Lombard Garden Club is offering a $1,000 college scholarship to a 2019 Lombard resident who is a high school senior, home-schooled, or other student pursuing a caree...
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To add warmth inside, rely on the great outdoorsJan 26, 2019 5:00 am - WASHINGTON — When Jim and Jennifer Sergent bought their home in suburban Arlington, Virginia, two years ago, they appreciated its modern look — the exposed wood beams an...
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Designing a home when design is your lifeJan 26, 2019 5:00 am - Pum Lefebure, the co-founder and chief creative officer of the Washington, D.C., graphic design and branding agency Design Army, joined staff writer Jura Koncius recentl...
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Climate change brings unusual activity, both distressing and delightfulJan 26, 2019 5:00 am - I was in Ireland a few winters ago to visit gardens and soon came to the realization that for all the bone-chilling dampness, the Emerald Isle never loses its green glow...
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Serious decor with a fun, playful edgeJan 25, 2019 5:00 am - Dorothy Draper once said of her decorating projects, "I always put in one controversial item. It makes people talk." The influential Manhattan interior decorator was kno...
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Round Lake Area Garden Club to host seed swap SaturdayJan 24, 2019 12:00 am - The Round Lake Area Garden Club will host its annual seed swap from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center, off Hook Drive ...