Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Furniture company begins on FacebookNov 29, 2014 11:01 pm - Name: Chad Jordan Age: 42 Where you live: Aldie, Va. What is the one piece of equipment you use that you can't live without?: A miter saw. "When I'm not making stuff, I'...
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Homes, holidays and history are a Mount Prospect traditionNov 29, 2014 11:00 pm - A Mount Prospect Christmas tradition celebrates the past and present
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Indoor air pollution is nothing to sneeze atNov 29, 2014 11:00 pm - Q. My entire family has allergies. We're renovating a new house and need to use as many nonpolluting products as possible. We know about using low-VOC paints and avoidin...
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Evergreens can lose water this monthNov 29, 2014 5:30 am - It is easy to forget about watering during the colder weather in November, but recently planted evergreens should not go into winter under stress from being too dry, whi...
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From vintage to city chic: holiday decor trendsNov 28, 2014 5:15 am - For those who love to decorate, there's no time like the holidays for adding fun, festive touches to our living spaces. This year, there's something for many tastes and ...
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Finding that perfect hostess giftNov 27, 2014 6:00 am - No one wants to show up to a party empty-handed. But when it comes to host or hostess gifts, creativity often gives way to dressing up a bottle of wine. Not this holiday...
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Burgundy, metallic decor make strong statement in Geneva couple's homeNov 25, 2014 12:01 am - Burgundy, metallic Christmas decor make a strong statement in Geneva couple's home
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Paperwhites can fill your home with fragranceNov 24, 2014 12:01 am - Fill your home with the sweet fragrance of paperwhites this winter. Inexpensive and easy to grow, they take about four weeks to force into bloom. Planting several bulbs ...
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From drab to fab: Room for Living winners announcedNov 23, 2014 5:30 am - The Daily Herald Media Group has named two winners in its Room for Living room makeover contest. The winner, Cindy Krizizke of Schaumburg, wants to add a bit of color in...
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Keep Norfolk pine indoors to extend its lifeNov 23, 2014 12:01 am - Q. I want to buy a small Norfolk Island pine for Christmas. Can I plant it outside in the spring? A. The Norfolk Pine (Araucaria heterophylla) is native to Norfolk Islan...