Articles filed under Home & Garden
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For kids' room decor, think success, not excessSep 05, 2013 6:00 am - I don't claim to be a parenting expert, but as the mother of two great teenagers, I would say that my husband and I have done a pretty good job. I believe that all of th...
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A family room for the whole familySep 04, 2013 6:00 am - In many homes, the “family room” is decorated with just one purpose: to withstand the impact of juice-spilling, game-playing, cookie-eating, crayon-wielding children. Th...
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Keep trees protected from deer with itchy antlersSep 03, 2013 1:00 am - As fall approaches, it is time to protect the trunks of smooth-barked trees such as young maples from deer rubbing. Deer rub their antlers on trees, typically those with...
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Art in the garden: Mums add a seasonal touch to the fall landscapeSep 03, 2013 1:00 am - Chrysanthemums, or garden mums, are a traditional favorite in autumn landscapes. They are unbeatable for adding a fresh burst of color to the late season garden. Golden ...
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An original painting by Anibal VillacisSep 01, 2013 5:51 am - Q. I have an original painting by Anibal Villacis that my parents purchased in South America in the late 1960s. It is 48 by 9½ inches. What is its current value? A. The ...
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Soap-dispenser options for a bathroomAug 31, 2013 1:01 am - Q. You seem to make tricky plumbing questions easy to understand, so I’m hoping for some good news. I’m removing my old bathroom vanity, countertop and sink to gain a li...
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Palatine couple wins $7,000 backyard makeoverAug 30, 2013 11:36 am - A Palatine family last month became the lucky winners of a $7,000 yard renovation through the Archadeck “Dream Backyard Makeover” contest. The Hall family — Amanda, Jere...
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Make sure blame for inspection is placed on right shouldersAug 30, 2013 11:32 am - Q. We had a lousy home inspection experience. When we bought our house, our inspector said there appeared to be roof problems and issues with mold. He admitted that he w...
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Public Invited to Old Time Pottery's Grand Opening Celebration This SaturdayAug 26, 2013 11:00 pm - West Chicago, Illinois: August 26, 2013 – West Chicago Mayor Ruben Pineda will be on hand this Saturday to cut the ceremonial ribbon during the official grand opening of...
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Asiatic dayflower easy to pullAug 26, 2013 1:00 am - Q. There is a small blue flower that I find blooming around my garden and in my lawn. There are three petals. While it is a beautiful little blue flower, I am wondering ...