Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Great garden and yard findsJun 03, 2018 6:00 am - Isn't it satisfying to find a new item that you have never seen on anyone else's patio and then use it when your friends stop by for a barbecue or fire pit conversation?...
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Advantages of natural lightJun 02, 2018 6:00 am - Q. I like natural light and thought I could save some electricity on lighting by installing a skylight or tubular skylight. Which type is better? A. Although the amount...
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Outdoor entertaining with indoor styleJun 02, 2018 6:00 am - Hosting an outdoor party on the balcony or in the backyard has often involved a run to the big-box store for utilitarian paper goods and plastic plates, and setting the ...
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Fashion-forward tile making an impression on walls, floorsJun 01, 2018 6:00 am - One of the oldest materials in home design is now trending like a hot newcomer. Home improvement magazines, design blogs and home renovation stores are featuring tile fo...
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5 places to stop and smell the flowers - now and through summerMay 30, 2018 12:00 pm - Look around: Summer blooms are starting to show up all around - and they're blossoming with special splendor in public gardens and nature centers. Here are five spots wh...
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6 suburban garden walks for those with, or without, green thumbsMay 29, 2018 6:00 am - If April showers really do bring May flowers, there should be some spectacular gardens this summer. Some of the most colorful will be on display during a variety of gard...
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College of DuPage students and staff start garden to offer fresh produceMay 28, 2018 11:00 pm - Patrons of the College of DuPage Fuel Pantry will soon have fresh produce available to them, thanks to the efforts of interns and faculty from COD's Food Security Initia...
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Morris chair has a missionMay 27, 2018 7:01 am - Q. The chair seen in this photo has been passed down in our family for generations. The frame is oak and has never been refinished. The back is adjustable, so it can rec...
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Picking the wrong plants ensures your plans are flawedMay 27, 2018 7:00 am - The difference between winter and summer is not just a lack or an abundance of sun and warmth, but also the lush, colorful leaves and beautiful flowers that abound in th...
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Salsa lovers can grow a garden just for dippingMay 27, 2018 7:00 am - If you have a sunny spot in the garden, you can grow most of the ingredients for homemade salsa. Tomatoes Prepare the soil by adding lots of organic matter. When th...