Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Glowing recommendations for outdoor lightingAug 09, 2014 12:01 am - Outdoor lighting is often an afterthought in exterior facelifts and landscape designs, something not remembered until the plants are dug, the deck is built and the house...
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Ask a designer: Exploring wood's possibilitiesAug 08, 2014 4:01 am - Working with wood comes naturally to New York interior designer Dan Faires. He grew up in an old farmhouse and has been developing his carpentry skills for much of his l...
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Bargain plants require extra pampering to thriveAug 08, 2014 1:01 am - Q. Many nurseries are offering great deals on plants now that the busy season is over, and I would like to take advantage of them. Can they can survive if planted in the...
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Six things to consider before renovating a basementAug 07, 2014 1:01 am - A basement renovation can increase a home's value anywhere from 15 to 20 percent, depending on the renovations and the market, said John Gutman, vice president of sales ...
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Winners announced in Des Plaines curb appeal contestAug 07, 2014 1:00 am - It's official: Barbara and Stan Hardwick of 125 Stratford Road have the most “curb appeal” in Des Plaines. The couple is taking home first prize in Des Plaines Mayor Mat...
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Coral bells' beauty lies in leaves, blossoms alikeAug 06, 2014 6:00 am - Coral bells (Huechera spp.) are plants that earn their keep even when not in bloom. Here is a perennial, especially some of the newer hybrids, that is loved as much for...
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Protect your picnics, and yourself, from waspsAug 06, 2014 1:01 am - Yellowjackets are unwelcome visitors to picnics and barbecues. Their populations tend to build up during the summer. These social wasps are particularly attracted to swe...
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No bones about it — skulls are making their wayAug 03, 2014 6:00 am - No, it's not Halloween yet. But if you see houses decorated with skulls, don't flip out at the ghoulish decor. Your neighbors aren't crazy. The skull is one of man's old...
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Wine storage, clever cabinetry top 2014 kitchen trendsAug 03, 2014 6:00 am - Kitchens in 2014 are all about lights, cabinets and wine, according to the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. To find new trends in kitchen design, associ...
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Cooking up a color-happy kitchenAug 03, 2014 6:00 am - Kitchens in traditional and vintage homes often are dressed in conservative garb: neutral hues, stainless steel, white-on-white or beige-on-beige. Historically, however,...