Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Less lavish and more modern, art deco is returningJul 17, 2016 6:00 am - If you're tired of tapestries, taxidermy and other crafty kitsch that have taken over mass retail, you're not alone. The defining design trend of the past five years - a...
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Grub control is generally applied by mid-JulyJul 17, 2016 6:00 am - Grubs can be a problem in lawns some years. Adult beetles will be attracted to irrigated lawns that are surrounded by dry lawns to lay their eggs in early summer. If the...
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How to decorate small spaces with high ceilingsJul 17, 2016 5:01 am - If you have a small space with a high ceiling, do the decorating rules change? Can you decorate differently than you could if you were limited to an 8-foot-high ceiling?...
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Five top 'money-back' upgradesJul 17, 2016 5:00 am - When it comes to the bottom line, all home remodeling jobs are not created equal. Before investing in home improvement, take note of the five top cost-effective exterio...
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Roofing options offer style, durabilityJul 16, 2016 7:14 am - A roof is a roof is a roof? Or is it? While homeowners often may not think about what's above their heads until it needs to be replaced, the expense and investment of ...
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Learn how to restore and maintain your antiquesJul 16, 2016 7:12 am - Do you have an heirloom table you've always wanted to restore? Or a flea- market-find that needs some TLC? Before you reach for that can of shellac, you might want take ...
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Six of the hottest landscape trends this yearJul 16, 2016 7:00 am - As the days grow longer and warmer and retailers open garden centers and roll out patio displays, it's that time of year when homeowners, and even renters, start plannin...
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Young designer brings a fresh approach to Southern styleJul 15, 2016 6:00 am - Margaret Kirkland, who participated in this year's Southern Living Idea House, is an interior designer based in Atlanta. Known for her timeless interiors, she has been n...
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'Four Seasons,' a free gardening webinar series, begins April 18Jul 11, 2016 11:00 pm - Learn more about growing fruits, vegetables and perennials with the University of Illinois Extension "Four Seasons" webinar series this spring. In April, join Extension ...
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Add new plants throughout the summerJul 10, 2016 7:22 am - Installation of plant material can continue through the summer. Try to keep plants moist before planting to minimize stress on the new plant material. Containerized plan...