Articles filed under Home & Garden
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A sticky situation develops on home's wood floorsJan 10, 2016 12:00 am - Q. I recently installed a new kiln-dried, tongue-and-groove Douglas fir floor on our outdoor porch. The wood had been sealed on all six sides with two coats of a breatha...
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Home design inspiration now found on InstagramJan 09, 2016 12:00 am - Instagram time is a daily ritual for many people in the design community who find inspiration and just plain entertainment from scrolling through endless vignettes, room...
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Common mistakes made on home renovation projectsJan 08, 2016 5:00 am - Home improvement projects can turn a house into a home. Homeowners plan scores of renovations to transform living spaces into rooms that reflect their personal tastes an...
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Training in Grayslake for use of herbicidesJan 06, 2016 12:00 am - A classroom program to learn about the herbicides used in Conserve Lake County's ecological restoration efforts will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Jan. 9, at...
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Not enough space in your home to entertain?Jan 05, 2016 4:00 am - Many homeowners are preoccupied with not having enough space for visiting relatives or friends. Not enough space to cook, not enough space to dine, not enough space to d...
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It's never too early to order seedsJan 03, 2016 6:00 am - As we head into January, some things to keep in mind with regard to the garden. • It is a good idea to check on the seeds you have saved and stored from last year's gard...
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Find source of water intrusion before re-finishing basementJan 03, 2016 12:00 am - Q. Our basement has flooded in the past with as much as 3 inches of water. The original finished basement (done by the previous owner) was ruined. After we cleaned up th...
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Four ways to tap into the Nordic decor trendJan 02, 2016 6:00 am - Minimalist Nordic design is taking over the home decor scene in 2016. Scandinavian-inspired design principles — featuring white, simple color schemes and use of natural ...
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How to use strange architectural spacesJan 02, 2016 6:00 am - Along with oodles of charm, old houses often offer a supply of peculiar spaces. The challenge for contemporary users of such homes is what to do with strange little nook...
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Harry Lauder's Walking Stick shows off in the winter landscapeJan 01, 2016 6:00 am - One of the most fascinating shrubs in the winter landscape is Corylus avellana Contorta. Its common names include corkscrew hazel, contorted filbert and Harry Lauder's W...