Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Free tours of backyard paradises continue Aug. 18 in Aurora/Oswego areaAug 13, 2018 11:00 pm - The summer Aquascape Construction Water & Garden Showcase - the only free outdoor water and garden experience of its kind throughout the Chicago area - continues Saturda...
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Heirloom gardeners sought for show at Garfield Farm MuseumAug 13, 2018 11:00 pm - Backyard heirloom gardeners and local food farms are invited to exhibit from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sunday, Aug. 26, Heirloom Garden Show at Garfield Farm Museum in Ca...
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Chair paw feet grounded in late Victorian eraAug 12, 2018 7:01 am - Q. I would like to know about the history of this chair. It has been in my home for a long time and has the original finish. The older relatives in my family call it a M...
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Sanguisorba family, known as burnets, are related to the roseAug 12, 2018 7:00 am - Although there is no family resemblance, Sanguisorba is a close relative of garden roses. Commonly called burnet, this perennial herb is as lovely in a perennial border ...
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Moles can do a number on your yard, gardenAug 12, 2018 6:00 am - Q. I noticed mounds in my lawn where soil was dug up, which I think is the work of moles. What can I do to keep them out of my yard? A. From what you have described, vis...
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Rowhouse revival & renovation: Retiree wants home 'where the action is'Aug 12, 2018 6:00 am - Fifty years after the 1968 riots in Washington, D.C., the once-charred 14th Street corridor shines with glossy apartment buildings, chic eateries and upscale shops. This...
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End of summer is time to prepare for fall, springAug 12, 2018 6:00 am - During the first week of August, plant short-season snap beans, broccoli, cabbages, cauliflower, carrots, mustard greens, spinach and radishes for fall harvesting. Conti...
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Choosing the best lighting for your kitchen and bathAug 11, 2018 6:00 am - Homeowners get a lot of bright ideas in two of the most important rooms in their homes — the kitchen and bathroom — so it makes sense that these areas be properly illumi...
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So you want a new kitchen? How to start the planning processAug 10, 2018 6:00 am - So you want a new kitchen? Whether you're considering designing a kitchen using your own architect, a kitchen planner hired through a store like IKEA or Home Depot, or a...
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Lake County gardener says 'It's Tomato Time'Aug 09, 2018 11:00 pm - August, and here come the tomatoes! Though with the stress of no rain from middle of June to this week, the tomatoes have survived and thrived with watering and minimal...