Articles filed under Home & Garden
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What's in and out in home designFeb 28, 2016 12:00 am - While your furniture, finishes and accessories should be a reflection of your personal taste, there's no question that fads come and go in home decorating. After all, yo...
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Net zero energy model puts twist on efficiencyFeb 28, 2016 12:00 am - Net zero energy model puts twist on efficiency
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Taking care of a kitchen's little detailsFeb 27, 2016 6:01 am - Long weekends are the perfect time to catch up on miscellaneous household chores. Even when the winter weather is not cooperative, many indoor tasks can be tackled. Some...
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Events immerse gardeners in flowers and foliageFeb 26, 2016 4:52 am - Our green thumbs are starting to itch. We are growing tired of dreaming and planning, ready to plunge our hands into the soil. Thankfully, we listen to our good sense in...
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Bring your antiques to appraisal day in McHenry CountyFeb 23, 2016 10:00 pm - Ever wonder how much grandma's old serving tray is worth? What about that heirloom oil painting or turn-of-the-century shawl? The McHenry County Historical Society & Mus...
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Time to start growing your spring seedlingsFeb 22, 2016 5:15 am - It's not too soon to start annuals that get off to a slow start, such as pansies, violas, petunias, snapdragons and lobelia. Petunias and lobelia will be best planted af...
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The rise, fall and rise of micro housingFeb 22, 2016 5:00 am - Studio apartments have been around in major cities since the late 1800s. When we think of the quintessential studio apartment, we think New York City, so it is of note ...
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Sponsors help contest winners transform roomsFeb 21, 2016 5:00 am - A little help from contest sponsors transforms room for Mount Prospect family
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A cactus dish garden is a great kid's projectFeb 21, 2016 12:01 am - Q. My son is fascinated by cactuses. I would like to make a small cactus garden with him. Can you help? What should I do? A. What a good idea! Congratulations on getting...
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As in the past, animal prints are prevalent todayFeb 21, 2016 12:01 am - Ever since the first cave man figured out the need for food, warmth and modesty, animal skins have been common textures inside dwellings. In caves, we have learned that ...