Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Collectors often repurpose ashtrays as jewelry holdersJul 07, 2015 6:00 am - Q. While shopping for antiques, I came across three Wedgwood ashtrays. One is green, one is blue and the third is yellow. I have a photo of all three. I have never seen ...
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A primer for suburban tree selectionJul 07, 2015 1:01 am - What is it that sucks up all surrounding food like a vacuum, seems to grow even while you're looking at it, and resists all your best efforts to train it to grow in the ...
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A little maintenance goes a long wayJul 06, 2015 6:00 am - Early summer is kind to gardens. Many perennials have begun blooming, annuals are still looking fresh from planting, and lawns are green and glowing from an abundance of...
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Master gardeners open 9 gardens to publicJul 05, 2015 7:00 am - A garden on the Fox River and another tucked in the woods are just the beginning of the diverse spaces ticketholders will see when the McHenry County Master Gardeners op...
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Attic foil blocks heat from a hot roofJul 05, 2015 2:00 am - Q. We have plenty of attic insulation, but it seems like I can still feel heat from the ceiling. It is actually warm when I touch it and the rooms are uncomfortable. Wha...
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Make small accents matterJul 05, 2015 1:01 am - Sometimes the most important design aspect of a room is just one small detail. One area is easy to consider in depth. It doesn't take months of waiting, and it doesn't c...
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Ceiling fans help to make a living space more comfortableJul 05, 2015 12:00 am - Q. Please settle an argument that happens every summer in our house. We have ceiling fans throughout our upstairs. Do they help with the cooling of the house? And do the...
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Avoid the parent clutter trapJul 04, 2015 7:00 am - Living with kids can be chaotic and messy. Here's how to get your home in tiptop shape
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Tips for making your move easierJul 04, 2015 6:42 am - It's that time of year: For-rent and for-sale signs are sprouting like spring flowers and people are madly searching for movers. If you are moving, whether to an apartme...
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Install drain tiles to treat standing waterJul 04, 2015 3:00 am - Q. A corner of my garden has poor drainage and I have lost a lot of plants there over the years. A friend told me to put in a dry well. What is a dry well and will that ...