Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Still time to join seed starting workshop with Kane County Master GardenersMar 14, 2017 11:00 pm - Head off cabin fever by starting your own seeds indoors this year. Growing vegetable transplants helps home gardeners get a significant jump on a spring garden, among o...
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House flipping frenzy is back; but can you make money?Mar 12, 2017 7:16 am - If you're among the many people who watch television programs such as "Flip or Flop" or "Flipping the Block" and think you can become a master flipper yourself, you're n...
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Garage Store pros can help you reclaim your garageMar 12, 2017 7:00 am - This year Garage Store celebrates its 10th year of helping Chicagoans reclaim their garages and transform them into another "room" of their house. "It used to be that 60...
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Consider a color that makes everybody look (and feel) goodMar 12, 2017 7:00 am - Last year, for the first time ever, Pantone, the institute that predicts color trends, chose two colors - Rose Quartz and Serenity - instead of its customary one. This y...
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Porcelain coffee set is family treasureMar 12, 2017 6:01 am - Q. This is a photo of a porcelain coffeepot with a matching cream pitcher and covered sugar bowl. They are decorated with multicolored flowers and gold trim. The set ori...
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Carve out a creative space for kidsMar 12, 2017 6:01 am - When you live in a confined house or apartment, carving out a creative kid space can be a significant challenge. One of the simplest ideas is to turn the room where your...
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Wallpaper, once a design punchline, entices a new generationMar 12, 2017 6:00 am - Wallpaper is ready for its next act. The polarizing paint alternative and longtime decorating taboo has returned to fashion thanks to ultra-stylish prints, dimensional f...
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Perennials add drama to spring gardenMar 12, 2017 6:00 am - Gardeners are like kids in a candy store when local garden centers reopen in spring. What new perennials will we find to add drama to our gardens? This year offers a wea...
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Room for Living winners enjoy their makeoversMar 12, 2017 6:00 am - Three Daily Herald readers received big upgrades in their homes over the winter, thanks to the generous sponsors of our fall Room for Living contest. All had written in ...
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Autumn-fruiting raspberries should be pruned to the groundMar 12, 2017 6:00 am - Raspberries can grow into a tangled mess and produce poorly if not pruned properly. Prune fall-fruiting raspberries (fruit between August and October) back to the ground...