Articles filed under Home & Garden
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A comfortable kitchen prepared using universal designJul 20, 2013 12:00 am - When considering the most comfortable spot in the home, the kitchen probably isn’t the first room that comes to mind. But the heart of the home has come a long way in th...
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Architect's contemporary suburban home gets off tractJul 20, 2013 12:00 am - Kenneth Turner travels all over the world designing high-rise buildings. In fact, when he was an associate partner and design studio head for Chicago-based Skidmore, Ow...
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First-time buyer didn’t read the inspection reportJul 19, 2013 9:48 am - Q. In the excitement of buying my first home, I glanced over the stacks of paperwork and never even read the home inspection report. Instead, I trusted my agent’s opinio...
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Utility bill class in Hanover Pk.Jul 17, 2013 12:49 pm - The Citizens Utility Board will be in Hanover Park to explain the latest utility issues and scams impacting consumers, and analyze electric, natural gas and phone bills ...
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Tips to properly arrange a fresh cut bouquetJul 16, 2013 1:00 am - When you cut summer flowers for indoor display, do so during a cool part of the day and put them in water as quickly as possible. Remove any foliage that will be under t...
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Have you red the latest?Jul 15, 2013 1:00 am - Packed full of energy and excitement, the color red is sneaking back into vogue in interior design. For years, people shied away from this arresting color, opting instea...
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A pearl of wisdom about grandmother's beadsJul 14, 2013 5:00 am - Q. I am hoping you can tell me how much my grandmother's pearls are worth. She said they were made from walrus ivory that my grandfather purchased sometime in the late 1...
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Take this quiz to learn your kitchen styleJul 14, 2013 1:00 am - A kitchen remodel is a big investment, and there are so many decisions to be made. Depending on your needs and personality, find out which design style works best for yo...
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Invite hummingbirds and butterflies to your gardenJul 13, 2013 1:00 am - There is a diversity of wildlife that call your garden home, but none are as welcomed as butterflies and hummingbirds. These brightly colored winged guests are attracted...
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Home fix: Condensate drainpipe leak could cause water stainJul 13, 2013 1:00 am - Q. Recently I noticed a stain on the ceiling in the hall on the first floor of my home. Because the home is a two-story design, I had no idea a leak could be in the midd...