Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Unmarked porcelain figures' origin is perplexingAug 21, 2016 7:01 am - Q. The porcelain figures seen in this photo have been in our family for at least 65 years. They are both 13.5 inches tall, including the base, and they are all in mint c...
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Not all perennials are created equalAug 21, 2016 7:00 am - We have all heard about the importance of foliage in the perennial border. The saying goes, “Flowers are fleeting, but foliage is forever.” So we heed the advice and cho...
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A beach house fit for the whole familyAug 21, 2016 7:00 am - BETHANY BEACH, Del. - Last Thanksgiving, three generations of Bobbs filled a party bus headed to Bethany Beach in Delaware for the day to see the progress on their new b...
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Recent transplants still require frequent wateringAug 21, 2016 7:00 am - Even though there has been some heavy rain in areas of Chicago, it is a good idea to continue to monitor and provide supplemental water to plants installed over the last...
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Ask a Designer: Homes that are kid- and grownup-friendlyAug 18, 2016 6:00 am - For new parents, the urge to keep little ones entertained and enriched can often lead to a home so full of baby gear and toys that grown-up style all but disappears. It ...
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Advice for gardeners of all skill levels: Err on the side of errorsAug 18, 2016 6:00 am - When you are a beginning gardener, a lot of what you learn is by trial and error. And when you have been gardening for many years, the exact same thing is true. First, l...
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Repeat winners in Des Plaines Curb Appeal contestAug 18, 2016 1:00 am - Michael Fedirko and Sam Cook's Des Plaines home has such great curb appeal, they're repeat winners in an annual citywide home improvement competition. The residents of 1...
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Create your own private spaceAug 14, 2016 6:01 am - We are smack in the middle of summer, and everyone enjoys having some outdoor respite at the end of a warm day. For those living in tiny places, the space challenge can ...
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Garage makeover winner enjoys his own inner sanctumAug 14, 2016 6:00 am - Rob Ruisz is a garage guy. His Schaumburg garage is his man cave. He works on his motorcycle, cars and pickup truck there. This is also where he completes house maintena...
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New varieties of hydrangeas come to marketAug 14, 2016 6:00 am - The world of hydrangeas is expanding by leaps and bounds. Just when we think plant breeders have exhausted the possibilities, another new variety is introduced. How can ...