Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Garden art can bring drama and design to outdoor spacesApr 05, 2016 7:00 am - If you came across any of Barbara Sanderson's work in a garden, you might think you'd stepped into Alice's Wonderland. The Seattle-based glass blower crafts flowers, arb...
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Green's a go for spring decorApr 03, 2016 11:00 pm - When we start thinking “spring,” one color comes to mind. Tender pea shoots, that soft fuzziness on budding trees, a new lawn — there's a palette of greens that herald n...
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Treasured Golden Oak chair rocksApr 03, 2016 7:01 am - Q. I've searched the Internet and cannot find a rocking chair like the one in this picture. I'm hoping you can help me. My father was born in 1896 and said he was rocked...
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New perennials to add to your gardenApr 03, 2016 7:00 am - Gardeners are like kids in a candy store when they return to their local garden centers each spring. They can't wait to see the newly introduced plants, and this year's ...
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Houseplants need attention in spring, tooApr 03, 2016 7:00 am - Prune houseplants as needed and start fertilizing them as they begin new growth. Rotate your houseplants so that each side receives an even amount of light for more unif...
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Whiteflies secrete a sticky, 'honeydew' substanceApr 03, 2016 1:01 am - Q. I recently noticed an area of sticky residue next to the south window where I keep my houseplants for the winter. Is this natural? My plants appear to be weakening an...
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Pink-tinged ice likely a result of iron in waterApr 03, 2016 1:00 am - Q. I enjoy your column in the Daily Herald. I am hoping you can help with our unusual problem. We bought a new refrigerator (Maytag), and for the first time we have an i...
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These designer dustpans might sweep you off your feetApr 02, 2016 7:00 am - Is there any tool more utilitarian than a dustpan? Living in a small apartment, I use the plain plastic one under my kitchen sink as much as any other cleaning tool. But...
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Tricks for tackling the most challenging household choresApr 02, 2016 1:00 am - When it comes to household chores, we're all guilty of playing favorites. Even Becky Rapinchuk, who has made a career of sharing housekeeping tips on her blog Clean Mama...
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Mundelein mulch giveawayApr 01, 2016 1:00 am - Do you need mulch for your spring flowers and landscape beds? The village of Mundelein's public works and engineering department will host a huge Mulch Madness giveaway ...