Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Family builds silo into their weekend getawayJul 10, 2016 7:00 am - As the owner and operator of Port City Brewing Co., Bill Butcher is certainly familiar with silos, since he uses one at his business in Alexandria, Virginia. But when hi...
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Why woven fibers aren't just a fadJul 10, 2016 7:00 am - The word "wicker" might bring on flashbacks of the dusty rattan seating sets of the 1970s and '80s or the last wicker crush in the '90s, but today's wicker - the techniq...
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Flowering vines make a beautiful addition to the yardJul 10, 2016 6:58 am - Perennial vines are the solution to many landscape challenges. They provide privacy using very little space, soften the corners of walls, hide ugly fences and unsightly ...
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Roof's leak issues may warrant a day in courtJul 10, 2016 5:00 am - Q. I look forward to reading your column in The Daily Herald every Sunday, as I have found it to be very interesting and informative. In October 2006, I had the existing...
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Clear, polyacrylic pieces still appear futuristicJul 09, 2016 11:00 pm - Every couple of years there are trends that develop in the furniture industry that can't be ignored. Sometimes it's a theme such as Shabby chic, Tuscan Country or French...
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Plenty of ways to create an inviting outdoor spaceJul 09, 2016 11:00 pm - Summer is officially here, and it's time to claim whatever outdoor space you have available. From an apartment balcony to a petite backyard, there are so many ways to co...
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Wallpapers can take you on a tripJul 09, 2016 7:00 am - Wallpaper goes in and out of fashion. Right now, it's enjoying an "in" moment. There are wildly creative designs coming out of studios all over the world. Some of the be...
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Finalists named in Des Plaines Curb Appeal contestJul 08, 2016 1:00 am - Voting is now open in Des Plaines Mayor Matt Bogusz's 3rd annual Curb Appeal Challenge, a home improvement competition. In the best curb appeal category, the finalists a...
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Exhibit combines Impressionist gardens and paintingsJul 03, 2016 6:00 am - NEW YORK - Many American painters, inspired by French Impressionists at the turn of the 20th century, flocked from East Coast cities to sun-dappled garden havens in plac...
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Tootsie Roll bank is a sweet collectibleJul 03, 2016 5:01 am - Q. This is a photo of a Tootsie Roll bank I own. It is shaped and decorated like a Tootsie Roll candy and made of cardboard. Tin lids cover both ends, and one end has a ...