Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Many shrubs, trees should be pruned in MarchMar 04, 2018 5:00 am - Q: Can I prune shrubs, trees and evergreens in March or should I wait until the weather gets better? A: Pruning can promote new plant growth, control plant size, encoura...
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Persian quilt design is having a moment in the U.S.Mar 04, 2018 5:00 am - Persian quilt design is having a moment in the U.S. - and not just on beds
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It's time to grow houseplants againMar 03, 2018 6:00 am - Houseplants are back! Decades ago, many people decorated their homes with lots of them, macramé hangers and all. Houseplants are beautiful but today, folks are purchasin...
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Flatware a little … flat? Find a set that really shinesMar 03, 2018 5:00 am - Most often, shopping for flatware must be done in person. The right fork, knife and spoon will feel right in your hand and look right to your eye — it's a highly persona...
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Thinking about spring? Plots available at Community Gardens in Prairie GreenMar 01, 2018 10:00 pm - The Geneva Park District has announced that garden plots are available at the Community Gardens at Prairie Green. Located at the intersection of Peck and Bricher roads ...
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Suburban contest winners enjoy makeover resultsFeb 25, 2018 6:00 am - Three suburban families are enjoying the fruits of the labors involved in entering the Daily Herald's 2017 Room for Living interior makeover contest last fall. They won ...
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Today's furniture is smaller, easier to move aroundFeb 25, 2018 6:00 am - Wondering how you can live large in a small place? It turns out there are a few secrets that can be shared by professional designers and product designers. Some of this ...
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Which came first, Governor Winthrop or Chippendale?Feb 25, 2018 5:01 am - Q. The mahogany secretary seen in this photo is a bit over 7 feet tall and 40 inches wide, and the bookcase is 9 inches deep. The mahogany finish is very good; the glass...
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Make compost through the winter for your spring supplyFeb 25, 2018 5:00 am - Consider using a free-standing plastic composter to compost in your garden. Continue putting organic material from the kitchen in the composter during the winter. Since ...
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Trendy or not? Does it really matter?Feb 25, 2018 5:00 am - Are you more cool contemporary, shabby chic or traditional with a twist? Trying to define who we are within the vast world of interior decor can be mind-boggling. Once u...