Articles filed under Home & Garden
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10 tips to get you gardening at the end of FebruaryFeb 18, 2018 5:00 am - Q. Even in the grip of winter, are there tasks I should be considering during February? A. Think February isn't a gardening month? Here are 10 tasks perfect for a late-w...
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Cut flowers will brighten up the winter homeFeb 18, 2018 5:00 am - When buying cut flowers, I always take a close look at the flowers to make sure they are fresh. Avoid buying bunches that have flowers with brown edges or petals that ar...
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Interior designers are just a click awayFeb 18, 2018 5:00 am - Hiring an interior designer is often considered a posh extravagance afforded to people with more money than taste. But, a few years back, the interior design industry wa...
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Why your office is beginning to look like a forestFeb 18, 2018 12:00 am - The modern office is starting to look more like a Rainforest Cafe than a place of business. Amazon.com's new Seattle headquarters has 40,000 plants. Down the coast, ever...
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Lurvey's Tropic Fest to warm up suburban homeownersFeb 17, 2018 5:00 am - If you dream of an exotic island with palm trees, golden sand and the dazzling blue of the ocean, you'll want to head out to Lurvey's Tropic Fest to experience a week of...
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Mirrors are a reflection of good tasteFeb 17, 2018 5:00 am - Well-placed mirrors can be a design game-changer. They can make a room feel brighter, create the illusion of additional square footage and serve as the perfect finishing...
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Chicago Home and Garden Show returns to Arlington ParkFeb 12, 2018 10:00 pm - The Chicago Home and Garden Show returns to the Arlington International Racecourse this weekend featuring hundreds of exhibitors and ideas for home improvement. Show hou...
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Discover ways to help protect endangered butterflies, bees and dragonflies at Mayslake program Feb. 20Feb 11, 2018 10:00 pm - Discover how to help protect endangered butterflies, bees and dragonflies at "Beyond Monarchs: Preserving Endangered Butterflies, Bees and Dragonflies" at 6:30 p.m. Tues...
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Ford Fairlane model car also known as SunlinerFeb 11, 2018 6:01 am - Q. This is a photo of a metal die-cast pink-and-white toy car that I have. It is a 1955 Ford Fairlane convertible model. The doors, hood and trunk all can be opened; the...
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Cozy urban neighborhoods offer many rewardsFeb 11, 2018 5:00 am - Some of the smallest homes are nestled in the most delicious neighborhoods. Surrounded by boutique shops, cafes, coffee houses and corner markets, one can enjoy a pedest...