Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Des Plaines identifies 4 possible 'victory garden' sitesMay 17, 2016 5:05 am - At least four Des Plaines city-owned properties could serve as potential locations for a modern version of "victory gardens" proposed by one alderman, officials said Mon...
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How to create a beautiful entrywayMay 15, 2016 7:01 am - A foyer creates a gracious entry to a home. The trouble in a tiny house is that there is rarely enough spare square footage available to create such a nicety. In most ra...
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Modern glamour in an older apartmentMay 15, 2016 7:00 am - Although Nina Dunham was born in the "Mad Men" era, she had never gravitated toward midcentury modern design. But when she walked into an airy 1960s lobby in Southwest W...
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Sunburst, starburst mirrors make strong focal pointMay 15, 2016 4:00 am - You must be living under a rock if you haven't seen the avalanche of starburst and sunburst mirrors in home decor stores, antique shops and magazines. Why, you may ask? ...
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Thankfully, fun never goes out of styleMay 10, 2016 11:00 pm - In this day of digital technology, game rooms may seem a bit retro and out of date. Thankfully, having fun is never out of style. Today more than ever, people are choosi...
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Discover the relaxing benefits when you create a bathroom spaMay 10, 2016 11:00 pm - As Americans hustle and bustle to make ends meet, and work hours extend well beyond 40 hours per week, stress is an all-time high. Stress is responsible for triggering i...
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Garden club to meet for volunteering, programMay 08, 2016 11:00 pm - On Wednesday, May 18, the Pottawatomie Garden Club will meet at 9 a.m. at the St. Charles Municipal Building, 2 E. Main St., to plant in the gardens at the municipal bui...
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How to make a one-of-a-kind geometric rugMay 08, 2016 7:16 am - The price of some patterned area rugs can make you want to crawl under them and weep. And though the materials and time needed to hand-knot a quality rug often justify t...
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Thanks mom and dad for gardening lessonsMay 08, 2016 7:14 am - I have my mom and dad to thank for my love of gardening. My earliest memories include walking barefoot in freshly rototilled soil, picking bouquets of dandelions, and ex...
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What are microgreens and why do chefs love them?May 08, 2016 7:08 am - Have you recently looked at a fancy restaurant menu and noticed a selection served with microgreens? Wondered what they are? Perhaps a new, exotic vegetable imported fo...