Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Art in the garden: Resourcefulness will keep deer out of the gardenNov 03, 2013 10:00 pm - The sight of deer in an open field is charming, but the sight of deer in your garden is anything but. Deer feed early in the morning or at dusk, so we may not even reali...
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Advice on vessel-type bathroom sinksNov 03, 2013 1:02 am - Q. My wife and I are installing a new bathroom sink. We agreed on a “vessel” style, but had no idea that we had so many material choices. We’re leaning toward a “natural...
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Tips to keep your plants healthy for next seasonNov 03, 2013 1:00 am - Q. Should I shear creeping phlox, and if so, when should I do it? A. Creeping phlox, Phlox subulata, is a low-growing perennial that creates a striking carpet full of bl...
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Wedgewood stove may cook up higher price in CaliforniaNov 02, 2013 5:51 am - Q. Attached is a photo of my Wedgewood stove. It was used by my mother until the 1970s and is in working order. For the past 15 years, it has been a decoration in our ki...
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Year-round care needed to ensure unique bulb display in springNov 02, 2013 5:00 am - For a unique bulb display in spring, plant bulbs in containers. It is possible to layer bulbs of different types in a single container for extra drama. Because the soil...
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Home lighting has begun transformationNov 02, 2013 12:56 am - LED is the name of the game in lighting today. Prices for the long-lasting, environmentally-friendly light-emitting diodes are continually decreasing, so they are gather...
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Tiny Asian-inspired garden space turns magical at nightNov 02, 2013 12:00 am - Ed McHugh’s lovely garden in suburban Pittsburgh is an exquisite Asian-themed spot, constructed on an extremely sloped lot in heavy shade and an extraordinary use of spa...
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In design, stick with what you love, not what’s trendingNov 02, 2013 12:00 am - Thomas Pheasant, a Washington-based interior designer and author of “Thomas Pheasant: Simply Serene,” was the guest recently on The Post’s Home Front online chat. Here i...
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How late can I plant perennials in my garden?Nov 01, 2013 12:00 am - Q. How late can I plant perennials in my garden? What should I do if I have perennials that I wasn’t able to get planted in time? A. In order to have success in planting...
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HGTV star coming to Arlington Hts.Oct 31, 2013 3:18 pm - Meg Caswell, host of HGTV’s “Meg’s Rooms,” will appear at the AT&T store, 585 E. Palatine Road, Arlington Heights, from noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. She will discuss AT...