Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Early bulbs should start popping up soonApr 02, 2015 6:00 am - Some things to look for in your garden and lawn this spring: During unseasonably warm periods, early bulbs might sprout prematurely, especially those planted with a sout...
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Start preparing your houseplants for springApr 02, 2015 6:00 am - As houseplants begin their new growth, you should prune them and start fertilizing them. Cut off any spent flowers or dead leaves or branches and any yellowing leaves. R...
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Decorative accessories can give a finishing touch to a roomApr 01, 2015 6:00 am - Decorative accessories are so much more than superficial ornaments for a room. Oftentimes, accessories are precisely what create or give a finishing touch to a room. The...
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Loft living now a part of the mainstreamApr 01, 2015 6:00 am - Artists have always sought out unusual and unexpected places to live, prioritizing cheap rents where they could sell or barter for their works of art. Up until the 1950s...
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King Edward coronation memorabilia is collectibleApr 01, 2015 6:00 am - Q. I enjoy reading your column, and I wonder if you have any idea what several items in my collection are worth. This is a picture of one of the commemorative pieces tha...
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Arbor Day Foundation recognizes Hanover ParkApr 01, 2015 1:00 am - For the 29th straight year, Hanover Park has received a tree-hugging award. The National Arbor Day Foundation named the village a 2014 Tree City USA. To get the distinc...
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Why has Honda built a house?Mar 31, 2015 6:00 am - Automaker looks to the future as it researches use of energy
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CFC native plant sale set for May 2-3Mar 31, 2015 1:00 am - Citizens for Conservation will hold its 19th annual Native Plant, Shrub and Tree Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3. The sale, which will feat...
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Remodeling breathes new life into 1950s ranch homeMar 29, 2015 7:00 am - Beth Kweton's Libertyville kitchen, resplendent with light granite and lots of white cabinets, easily convinces visitors the designer knows her way around a small 1950s ...
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How to get your roses ready for a beautiful summerMar 29, 2015 7:00 am - A little care given to roses now will keep them healthy and beautiful. Remove winter protection Begin by removing any mulch or soil put over plants as winter prote...