Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Harvest time is one of the most enjoyable parts of gardeningSep 10, 2017 6:00 am - Continue to harvest vegetables as they ripen. Warm-season crops like peppers and tomatoes should be picked as soon as possible. Full-sized pumpkins need to remain on the...
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Reduce garden maintenance with shrubsSep 10, 2017 6:00 am - Many of us are looking for ways to reduce the time spent maintaining of our landscapes. One of the easiest ways is to replace labor-intensive perennials - those requirin...
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Two suburban couples win outdoor makeoversSep 10, 2017 6:00 am - Two suburban couples win outdoor makeovers
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How to handle dead grass along a driveway's edgeSep 10, 2017 6:00 am - Q. I have trouble growing grass on the border beside my driveway and someone said I should use ground cover there. The area gets some sun and is well drained. Do you hav...
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Add flair with an armchairSep 10, 2017 6:00 am - Whether it's a cozy reading nook or a lullaby chair in a nursery, armchairs are an easy way to add style, color and a new silhouette to any space. They can be a "rich an...
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Brighten up your basement digsSep 10, 2017 6:00 am - It's no easy feat to find an affordable apartment in many cities. Renters will scour the city streets for a decent deal, searching uptown, downtown and increasingly, und...
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Empty-nesters repurposing kids' roomsSep 10, 2017 6:00 am - There is sorrow in the home when one of your chicks goes away to college. A young adult's transition away from the nest is one of the parents' proudest moments, an accom...
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Stylish and savvy wastebasketsSep 09, 2017 7:00 am - When decorating a room, we don't tend to give much thought to the waste receptacle. But the decorative details can be important. "They can make or break your best effort...
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McHenry County farm stroll set for Sept. 24Sep 09, 2017 6:00 am - Come out for a day in the country! McHenry County will host its third annual Farm Stroll, a self-guided tour of the county's diversified family farms from 11 a.m. to 5 p...
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Carnival glass inspired by TiffanySep 03, 2017 7:01 am - Q. This is a photo of a berry bowl set. It was a gift from a dear elderly lady to my pastor father-in-law about 45 years ago. It is purple and includes a large berry bow...