Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Remove invasive buckthorn growing in your yardNov 12, 2017 5:00 am - Buckthorn is an invasive tree and common weed in Chicago area gardens. It tends to hold green leaves later than other deciduous trees and shrubs in fall so it is easy to...
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Vintage Christmas theme perfect for childrenNov 12, 2017 5:00 am - My family spends most of our time in this room, and it needs a fresh, brighter look! I am a busy teacher and mom of two young children, and my husband works long hours e...
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Leave your winter yard a little 'wild'Nov 12, 2017 5:00 am - Q. I heard I should not cut down my perennials as it benefits wildlife. Is it true? A. Leaving your garden alone in fall is a great idea. As cold weather comes, wildlife...
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Five fresh ideas to freshen up the bathroomNov 11, 2017 4:00 am - It's one of the most important and intimate rooms in your entire home. It can make a big first impression on visitors and be instrumental in helping you feel clean and r...
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Getting a California look on the East coast - or anywhereNov 10, 2017 7:00 am - Los Angeles designer, artist and product creator Justina Blakeney joined staff writer Jura Koncius recently on The Washington Post's Home Front online chat. Q. I am a br...
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Garage-organizing systems offer homeowners optionsNov 10, 2017 5:00 am - It's the indoor spot where you park cars or a boat; store tools, lawn equipment, golf clubs and skis; lean up bikes; and set out youngsters' basketballs, inflatable pool...
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There's an art to creating an enticing vignetteNov 05, 2017 5:01 am - My first collection, or attempt at displaying items, as a child was boxes. Made of any material: cardboard, wood or plastic, I would organizes them by sizes and stack th...
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Demilune table has a bird's-eye viewNov 05, 2017 5:01 am - Q. The table in this photo is made of walnut and was given to my mother by a dear friend, who is now 96 years old. So many coats of white paint covered the table that it...
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Home needs update after mother's passingNov 05, 2017 5:00 am - It's pre 21st century! I couldn't change my family room because my mom lived with me. However, she just recently passed away ... Too much change for her was not a good t...
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Make a room feel larger through designNov 05, 2017 5:00 am - We have lived in our home for 18 years and I have had the hardest time with this room. I really dislike covering the window with a couch, and our fireplace is directly a...