Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Front porches make a huge comeback in the MidwestSep 21, 2013 12:00 am - Sara Maves says few days go by without her meeting someone new in her neighborhood, thanks to the time she spends on her front porch in Chanhassen, Minn. “Sometimes it’s...
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A question about crawl space foundation ventsSep 21, 2013 12:00 am - Q. My house has four crawl space foundation vents that have flaps that can be opened or closed. The furnace people said to keep the vents closed all the time to prevent ...
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What a window upgrade can do for your homeSep 20, 2013 12:49 am - Many people have experienced troublesome windows at one point or another. Mold and condensation are unsightly and unhealthy. Years of weathering can make windows difficu...
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Ideas for maximizing your laundry or mudroomSep 20, 2013 12:28 am - What better room to trick out than your laundry or mudroom? Usually, it’s the smallest room in a house, so going for fun wallpaper or specialty faux finish shouldn’t be ...
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Roof conditions often prevent close inspectionSep 20, 2013 12:26 am - Q. When I bought my home, the inspector said there were no roof defects. But shortly after the close, it rained and I had two leaks. So I called a roofing contractor, an...
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Does your family room need an update?Sep 18, 2013 3:14 pm - Ah, the family room. You might be sitting there right now, enjoying your Daily Herald. It’s the place you go to read, spend time with your children, snuggle with your s...
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Does your family room need an update?Sep 18, 2013 3:14 pm - Ah, the family room. You might be sitting there right now, enjoying your Daily Herald. It’s the place you go to read, spend time with your children, snuggle with your s...
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Family Planting Day in Barrington SaturdaySep 17, 2013 2:46 pm - The Barrington Area Conservation Trust will hold a Family Planting Day fundraising event from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Hart and Lake-Cook roads. A $100 tax-ded...
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Is this piece of porcelain worth much?Sep 17, 2013 5:00 am - Q. I have a piece of porcelain that is in excellent condition. It is marked with an “S” with an “X” through it. I believe this refers to Scheibe-Alsbach, Thuringia, Germ...
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Shrubs benefit from fall plantingSep 17, 2013 1:00 am - Fall is a great time to plant and transplant trees and shrubs. Conditions in autumn, which include warm soil, moderate air temperatures and rain, help plants re-establis...