Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Hunting scenes are ideal for fall mantel makeoversOct 07, 2012 5:00 am - Tired of that same-old, same-old mantel display? Ready to give your fireplace mantel a fresh look for fall? Mix your decorating treasures with killer seasonal accents to...
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A new yard for Prospect family struck by fireOct 07, 2012 5:00 am - The firepit is still Sharon Zeeck's favorite part of her new backyard, but her 4-year-old grandson, Vincent, might have thrown that over for the pond rippling with two s...
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Modular construction expands houses in a dayOct 07, 2012 1:00 am - Modular construction expands houses in a day
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Backyard contest winners toast success in new digsOct 06, 2012 11:00 am - On a chilly fall afternoon with a touch of fall in the air, the winners of the Daily Herald's “Get Your Summer On” contest threw a party for dozens of friends and family...
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Complement garden plants with bulbsOct 06, 2012 6:00 am - Achieve season-long beauty in your landscape by including bulbs as companions for existing plants. Bulbs that bloom in early spring bring an end to a gray winter. Later ...
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Summer drought may still be affecting some plantsOct 06, 2012 4:00 am - As the weather cools down, it is easy to stop paying attention to watering. But after a long, hot, dry growing season, it is a good idea to keep providing supplemental w...
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Bulb planting help soughtOct 05, 2012 4:48 pm - The Village of Hawthorn Woods environmental committee is looking for volunteers for its annual fall bulb planting at Heritage Oak Park on Fairfield Road, at 10:30 a.m. O...
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Real estate agent offended by disclosure adviceOct 05, 2012 5:42 am - Q. An article on your website stated that real estate agents, sellers and home inspectors should disclose neighborhood conditions, besides the usual property defects. I ...
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Open floor plans expand the kitchenOct 05, 2012 5:06 am - Today’s kitchens are less kitcheny than ever. People live in their kitchens. They cook, watch TV, read, use the computer, eat and entertain family and friends. It’s the ...
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Price of granite counters has fallenOct 02, 2012 3:14 pm - Homeowners today are investing in their homes for their own enjoyment. They are improving their kitchens and baths, in particular, so that they and their families can be...