Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Concord: America's foxy grape tastes good, tooOct 07, 2014 6:00 am - The edges of woods in eastern North America are occasionally redolent with a sweet aroma reminiscent of jasmine. Wild grapes, dangling in ripe clusters from low-hanging ...
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Client, designer dynamics influence makeover's successOct 06, 2014 6:01 am - Like any relationship, problems sometimes arise between clients and designers. Clients expect designers to work magic, but conditions sometimes prevent a less than ideal...
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Cast homework in the right lightOct 06, 2014 5:45 am - If you can't imagine how your kids can possibly see well enough to do their homework as they sprawl out on the floor, their beds or the couch; fear not: Though good ligh...
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An electric fireplace may be a cheaper, greener alternativeOct 05, 2014 11:00 pm - For homeowners who experience cold winters, the warmth and crackle of a fireplace can be a wonderful addition to a home. However, when a typical homeowner pictures a fi...
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Changing a tween's bedroom is likely to be a balancing actOct 05, 2014 11:00 pm - Changing a tween's bedroom is likely to be a balancing act
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For a happy bedtime story, think cool, dark and quietOct 05, 2014 11:00 pm - Q. I am a terrible sleeper, three, sometimes four hours a night. I checked about sleep apnea -- negative -- but the doctors suggest one problem might be my bedroom, that...
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Create a peaceful nook with right fabric, colorsOct 05, 2014 6:00 am - We want our home to be a retreat, serene even, at least in a few rooms. A note about a chair designed for that master of serenity, the Dalai Lama, inspired us to seek id...
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Dig up dahlias before the frost darkens themOct 05, 2014 1:01 am - Q. How can I save my Dahlia tubers for planting next year? A. Dahlias should be dug once the leaves become darkened by frost. On a sunny day, cut the stems back to 4-5 ...
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Bring tender plants indoors soonOct 04, 2014 6:01 am - Nights are growing cold and it is time to prepare to bring tender plants such as tropical houseplants indoors. The average first frost at the Chicago Botanic Garden is O...
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Decorating with pumpkins and gourdsOct 04, 2014 6:01 am - The first signs of autumn may be pansies and mums on garden center benches and football games on television, but I am unable to embrace the season until I can start deco...