Articles filed under Home & Garden
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What to know before installing a smart thermostatJan 22, 2017 5:00 am - So-called smart thermostats are becoming more and more common. While there is no consensus on what exactly makes a thermostat "smart," homeowners should look for two key...
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Storage that makes a statementJan 22, 2017 5:00 am - After moving this summer, design blogger Jennifer Sergent quickly realized that her new home lacked one crucial element: built-in shelving. "We had nothing to hold our b...
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St. Charles Public Library's Seed Library begins third yearJan 19, 2017 10:00 pm - On Saturday, Jan. 28, National Seed Swap Day, the St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. Sixth Ave., is kicking off its third annual Seed Swap and Seed Library Exchange. Fro...
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Good painted cottage furniture is hard to findJan 15, 2017 5:01 am - Q. This is a photo of an antique dry sink that has been in our family for years. It has the original yellow paint, which shows some wear, and is decorated with hand-pain...
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Add amsonia to your perennial wish listJan 15, 2017 5:00 am - New perennials are introduced every year to tickle the fancy of gardeners, and we can't wait to plant them. In the winter, we read garden magazines, the Home & Garden se...
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Color is an important element of any garden designJan 15, 2017 5:00 am - Color is a common design element in the home garden to consider as you plan for the 2017 growing season. Complementary colors such as orange and blue are opposite each o...
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Sunny, cheerful yellow can be tricky to use wellJan 15, 2017 5:00 am - Gorgeous shades of yellow have become increasingly popular in home decor, a trend that seems set to continue in the coming year. Yellow is prominent in the Sherwin-Willi...
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Are evaporative cooling units right for your home?Jan 15, 2017 5:00 am - While winter might not be the natural time to consider your air conditioning options, the off-season is the most budget-friendly time. For many, air conditioning means e...
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Tips for de-cluttering for the new yearJan 15, 2017 5:00 am - What better way is there to get yourself back into the swing of things than putting your home back in order after the holidays? I'm no model citizen when it comes to thi...
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A 9-year-old's 30-pound cabbage wins big in VirginiaJan 15, 2017 5:00 am - A cabbage grows fat and happy in long-day, summer-temperate climes such as those in Nova Scotia or old Scotland. In the American South, a plump cabbage can be a rare bea...