Articles filed under Home & Garden
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How to protect yourself against mosquitoesMay 31, 2015 11:00 pm - With the spring rains come opportunities for mosquitoes to breed. The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center is encouraging residents to be vigilant about...
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Crave a metal with a little less shine and bit more depth?May 31, 2015 7:00 am - As a living material, brass adds warmth, richness and sophistication to the home. Yet, it also offers a lived-in, earthy quality as it oxidizes and wears, especially in ...
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Don't be afraid to have fun in the dining roomMay 31, 2015 12:00 am - Breaking bread in a group is an ancient ritual. From the deep symbolism of the Last Supper to Norman Rockwell tableaus of rosy-faced children gathered around a Thanksgiv...
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Gardeners, take another look at that balconyMay 31, 2015 12:00 am - WASHINGTON — Like many gardeners, Miriam Settles oversees a lush space full of herbs, vegetables and flowers, but all of her plants are in artfully mismatched containers...
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All about the brass? Mix and match with cautionMay 31, 2015 12:00 am - So you want to bring in brass, but what if you have a stainless kitchen sink or appliances? It's OK to mix metals among appliances and decorative hardware and accessorie...
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Organic bedding may be better for the planet — and your healthMay 30, 2015 7:00 am - You already know you can go organic in the kitchen, but what about in the bedroom? Organic bedding may be the answer for people who want to be more environmentally consc...
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The many ways and reasons to mulchMay 29, 2015 6:00 am - To mulch or not to mulch? Each year I consider whether to take that extra step. Mulch is a protective covering applied to the soil's surface. A tree shedding its...
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The art of hanging artMay 29, 2015 6:00 am - As a decorator, I can't expect my clients to agree with everything I recommend. Sometimes I just need to humbly agree to disagree. Take, for example, my recent e...
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Turn your outdoor space into a comfy retreatMay 26, 2015 11:00 pm - Kerrie Kelly held a string of get-togethers at her home on a recent weekend, but she entertained friends and neighbors in her outdoor rooms — as in her side patio, her d...
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How to get more from balconies and decksMay 26, 2015 6:00 am - They say that necessity is the mother of invention. When it comes to stretching space for an apartment or high-rise condo, that same impetus leads many to research far a...