Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Thinking about decluttering? Start small to build your confidenceFeb 12, 2017 5:00 am - Professional organizer Cris Sgrott-Wheedleton joined The Washington Post staff writer Jura Koncius recently on the newspapers Home Front online chat. Here is an edited e...
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Give Valentine's Day flowers a little TLC to last longerFeb 12, 2017 5:00 am - To keep Valentine's Day cut flowers fresh, protect them from freezing temperatures outside as you bring them home and place them in room temperature water as soon as pos...
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Plain white kitchen needs a little flavorFeb 11, 2017 6:00 am - Tyler Wisler of HGTV's "Design Star" joined The Washington Post staff writer Jura Koncius recently on the newspaper's Home Front online chat. Here is an edited excerpt. ...
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Craving a lighter dining room? Try a white tableFeb 11, 2017 5:00 am - Like fashion, decorating trends come in waves. One day, everyone wants a sputnik light fixture in their foyer, and the next they want a Moroccan Beni Ourain-style rug on...
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North Shore Home & Garden Show continues SundayFeb 11, 2017 12:00 am - The North Shore Home & Garden Show continues from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Westin Chicago Wheeling, 601 N. Milwaukee Ave. The show, with free admission and free p...
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It's prime time for winter pruning — but beware of overdoing itFeb 10, 2017 5:00 am - February looks to be seasonably cold again after a period of mildness that kept much of January frost-free. This in turn caused certain plants to stir. My first snowdrop...
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Homeowners rule at Old House New House Show in St. CharlesFeb 10, 2017 12:00 am - More than 250 businesses share decorating trends, designs and more this weekend at the Old House New House Show at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles. Attendees can pick...
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Roses have long been associated with love, romanceFeb 08, 2017 10:00 pm - Q. Why are roses traditional for Valentine's Day? A. Unquestionably, the most traditional and popular flowers for Valentine's Day are red roses, the symbol of love, roma...
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Find ideas at Old House New House Home Show in St. CharlesFeb 07, 2017 10:00 pm - If you're interested in the latest and greatest innovations in the home improvement industry, visit the Old House New House Home Show happening Friday through Sunday, Fe...
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Feldco parent buys garage builder, chimney cleanerFeb 07, 2017 12:00 am - The parent company of Des Plaines-based Feldco, a provider of windows, doors and siding, said Tuesday that it bought Danley's Garage World of Northbrook and Early Times ...