Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Branch out and give this unique tree a tryAug 06, 2016 7:00 am - When I look at the paperbark maple tree outside my window, I see a choice ornamental plant whose peeling, cinnamon-colored bark will only get more beautiful with age (so...
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Stools are a versatile player in decorAug 06, 2016 6:00 am - A stool is one of the most versatile pieces of furniture you can get. It slides neatly under or up to a counter, takes up little real estate and can provide a handy perc...
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Strawberry beds get a boost from renovationAug 05, 2016 6:00 am - If you saw my strawberry bed, you might think I don't like strawberries. The leaves have been lopped off, some plants were ripped out of the ground, and those that remai...
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Gardening webinar series continues in AugustAug 02, 2016 11:00 pm - The summer 2016 "Four Seasons" webinar series continues this month with news and insights specific to Illinois residents. Upcoming summer webinar topics will include: ...
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Wall designs becoming more important as TVs grow in sizeAug 02, 2016 6:01 am - American TVs are no longer banished from the living room as children used to be back in the day. The main boon is that this trend liberates everyone who lives in a smal...
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Main carpet's high pile creates problem for smaller rugsJul 31, 2016 6:00 am - Q. I have wall-to-wall carpet with scatter rugs on top. My problem is even though I have tried carpet tape and pads to keep them from moving, the rugs do not stay in pla...
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Sascha Brastoff dinnerware inspires collectorJul 30, 2016 7:01 am - Q. Enclosed is a photo of a set of dinnerware I own. It is a large collection of Sascha Brastoff dishes with the "Surf Ballet" turquoise and platinum pattern. I bought t...
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Geneva Home Works has the variety homeowners wantJul 30, 2016 1:00 am - Real people don't usually want to live in a model home. They don't want their rooms to look as if they bought an entire set of furniture that matches. They want their h...
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Tiny houses are still far from commonplaceJul 24, 2016 7:01 am - With lots of media exposure these days, tiny houses have earned a place at the top of the mountain. There's a TV program devoted to documenting the search for the perfec...
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Potato plants produce inedible 'fruit'Jul 24, 2016 7:01 am - Q. What are the small green fruits on my potato plants and are they edible? A. Many gardeners are finding small, green, cherry tomato-like fruits on their potato plants ...