Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Stylists offer easy ways to perk up your porchJul 07, 2014 6:00 am - When this Fox Valley homeowner decided to add a porch onto her house, she knew that it was a case of go big or go home. “I didn't want it to be so narrow that we were f...
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Tips for saving your plants from common garden ailmentsJul 06, 2014 6:00 am - • Bearded iris can be divided and replanted once they have finished blooming. Be sure to discard any shriveled or diseased parts. Do not plant the new sections too deepl...
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Easy-to-grow herbs are beautiful and deliciousJul 05, 2014 6:00 am - Fragrant, flavorful and colorful herbs are some of the most enchanting, versatile and functional plants in the garden. Used since ancient times for medicinal remedies, c...
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Better chemistry takes us back to natureJul 05, 2014 6:00 am - Q. We have a small, underused patio outside our bedroom. This is the first time I've ever lived in a house, because I grew up in apartments, and I need advice on how to ...
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Icelandic design branches outJul 05, 2014 12:01 am - Being a small, sparsely populated island nudged up against the edge of the Arctic Circle hasn't stopped Iceland from nurturing a rich and varied design industry. While V...
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Think of luxury as a trial run for affordable goodsJul 04, 2014 6:00 am - People all over the world — those who can afford it — want the best of the best for their home. But just what is it that they consider luxury? Every day there is somethi...
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Six great backyard plants for garden-to-table useJul 04, 2014 6:00 am - Back in the day, an ambitious homeowner might set out a sturdy row of marigolds, add a mound of petunias, toss in a few gaudy gladiola bulbs and call it a garden. That ...
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Show your USA spirit with these delightful displaysJul 03, 2014 6:00 am - Bandanna bonanza Easy to find and inexpensive, bandannas provide plenty of decorative bang for your buck. For example, use these colorful hankies to fashion boy-how...
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Three alphas for the dog days of summerJul 02, 2014 11:00 pm - If the world cleaves into two types — restless thrill-seekers and those who cling to the familiar and safe — I suppose I fall into the latter group. But if you've found ...
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Tips for a high-impact, budget-friendly remodelJun 29, 2014 6:00 am - The kitchen was eye-popping for all the wrong reasons, remodeler Dan Kradzinski recalls. Dark brown oak cabinets with medieval-style handles. Birch-colored counter. Whit...