Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Don't waste valuable storage spaceDec 23, 2018 5:00 am - The longer you live somewhere, the more possessions you accumulate — and the more you outgrow your home's designated storage spaces. But closets aren't the only option f...
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Using salt to melt ice can damage plantsDec 23, 2018 5:00 am - Follow directions on bags of ice melt when salting slippery areas on walks. Many people apply too much ice melt, which can cause damage to walks and adjacent plants. Con...
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Want to keep your poinsettia for the entire year?Dec 23, 2018 5:00 am - Q. This year I bought a beautiful poinsettia for the holidays. Can I keep it outside in the summer? I want to and bring it in next year and get it to turn red again! A. ...
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The new holiday table: Chill, bright and no ironing requiredDec 22, 2018 5:00 am - A freshly starched and pressed white tablecloth used to be a requisite part of any major dining occasion, especially a family-filled holiday meal. Chill, the pros say. I...
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Holiday entertaining in small spaces is an artDec 21, 2018 5:00 am - For those in small homes, holiday entertaining can feel daunting, or even impossible. But with a little planning, that needn't be the case. “I don't think anyone who enj...
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Before decking the halls, be aware of boxwood diseaseDec 21, 2018 5:00 am - Deep green, glossy-leaved and finely textured, boxwood makes for a perfect holiday wreath. Some folks are put off by its musky smell— I've come to like it — but with mod...
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How to keep the flame aglow all season longDec 21, 2018 5:00 am - There is actually a proper way to burn a candle. And there are ways to make them last longer. The main rule of enjoying candles is to never leave a burning candle unatte...
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Learn how to prevent salt damage to landscape plantsDec 19, 2018 10:00 pm - Americans use a lot of salt, according to Chris Enroth, a horticulture educator with University of Illinois Extension. "Potato chips aside, I'm talking about the amount...
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Lake Zurich woman's home a showcase for holiday collectiblesDec 19, 2018 5:00 am - Lake Zurich woman's home a showcase for holiday collectibles
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Gardens, Etcetera to host 50th anniversary luncheon Sept. 10Dec 18, 2018 10:00 pm - Gardens, Etcetera is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at Arrowhead Golf Club, 26W151 Butterfield Road in Wheaton. The featured spe...