Articles filed under Home & Garden
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10 home design trends to watch for in 2019Jan 13, 2019 5:00 am - While 2019 is just weeks old, home design experts already have some predictions for the new year. The home remodeling and design platform Houzz recently released its ann...
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Stools, banquettes and booths are the new kitchen 'chairs'Jan 13, 2019 5:00 am - The family gathering around a kitchen table with matching chairs may be a thing of the past - in contemporary kitchens, such iconic furniture is hard to find. "Most kitc...
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Summery feeling, and you could see a hawk, at Schaumburg lake home showJan 13, 2019 12:00 am - The weekend's snowstorm served as a not-so-subtle reminder that summer is still a long way off, but hundreds of suburbanites couldn't help but think of higher temperatur...
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How to silence a rattling headboardJan 12, 2019 5:00 am - Q, We are at a loss. Every bed in our house has a headboard, and they all make noise when someone tosses in bed. We tried putting rubber wedges between each bed and head...
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Broken pottery becomes more beautiful, preciousJan 11, 2019 5:00 am - If you search online for “kintsugi,” most of what you'll find in English is self-help advice that uses this Japanese craft as a jumping-off point. The idea of repairing ...
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Not every doormat is down and out, experts sayJan 11, 2019 5:00 am - Even if you have a no-shoe policy in your house, there will be times when you need to dash inside with your shoes on for one last thing, or times when a handyman or repa...
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Learn about creating a "granny flat"Jan 10, 2019 12:00 am - A "Granny Flat Academy" program about adding a second unit on homes for parents, children or others will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at the Lake Count...
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Fond memories seated in wicker chairJan 06, 2019 6:01 am - Q. Recently, I saw a picture of an antique wicker chair in your column. I have one very similar and have enclosed a photo of it. It belonged to my aunt, and I remember i...
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Herbs can satisfy your gardening needs in winterJan 06, 2019 5:00 am - Though the outdoor gardening season may be over, except for pruning and monitoring for animal damage, you can still garden inside by trying to grow herbs. Sow seeds of p...
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Get organized in seven daysJan 06, 2019 5:00 am - Want to make a change to your messy home? You've got a workout plan and a diet plan for your physical health. But what about your house? An organization plan may be just...