Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Carol Stream almost done replacing trees infected by ash borerMar 31, 2016 1:00 am - Carol Stream has reached the homestretch of a nearly decadelong fight against a tiny beetle that dealt a major blow to the village's parkway trees. Roughly 3,000 have b...
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Plant easy-to-grow seeds with childrenMar 27, 2016 7:26 am - Study after study shows gardening is beneficial for children. A bacterium in soil triggers the release of serotonin that elevates mood, decreases anxiety, and improves c...
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Bedroom design is about creating a relaxing environmentMar 27, 2016 7:01 am - A lack of proper rest and sleep will cause you to have the wrong kind of bedroom eyes. Sleeping under normal circumstances takes about one third of the day. Everyone is ...
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World's Fair memorabilia is a good dealMar 27, 2016 7:01 am - Q. In one of your recent columns you wrote about St. Louis World's Fair memorabilia, and it reminded me that I have a set of aluminum playing cards from the fair. The de...
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When space is sparse, multifunction is the way to goMar 27, 2016 1:01 am - Dual-function furniture is the ultimate secret weapon of micro-unit living. Think about how designers have used yachts or motor homes as a classic starting point for cre...
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Make sure your pet isn't eating seed below bird feederMar 27, 2016 1:00 am - If you feed birds in your garden, then it is a good idea to stop your dog (if you have one) from eating the fallen birdseed. The birdseed alone is probably not going to ...
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Glitzy lighting, velvet and more is in for springMar 26, 2016 7:21 am - Glamping cabana or sexy velvet chaise? These are some of the choices design shops are offering this spring. Retailers look forward to clearing out their shelves after th...
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How to make a home's entrance inviting all yearMar 26, 2016 7:19 am - In summer, it's not so hard to make a great first impression at the entrance to your home. Put out a few baskets of colorful flowers and your work is done. But early spr...
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Pizza ovens are hot for the kitchen or backyardMar 26, 2016 7:12 am - LAS VEGAS - Pizza Hut is fine when you feel like going out. But pizza home is the newest trend, with pizza ovens designed for the kitchen or backyard. This spring, one o...
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Martha Stewart on Easter, paper napkins and serving takeoutMar 24, 2016 11:00 pm - Checking in with Martha Stewart is always entertaining. So with spring dinners and Easter and Passover celebrations upon us, we got Stewart on the phone for a few tips a...