Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Nicor, ComEd offer rebates for energy efficient homesOct 02, 2012 2:44 pm - When Caryn Rosborough and her husband, Matt, started talking to builders about a new Elgin home, they were intrigued by the talk of high energy efficiency. They learned ...
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Three quick looks to begin your fall decoratingSep 30, 2012 5:00 am - Want to perk up your home for autumn, but don’t have the time or inclination for a full fall makeover? Here are three quick looks you can create in a jiff using my favor...
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Wrought iron business preserves a beautiful craftSep 29, 2012 11:00 pm - Most people simply view a fence as a finishing touch … perhaps, a fixture meant to disappear in the background, or a simple way to provide direction. That's it. Yet for ...
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This contractor’s terms are not acceptableSep 29, 2012 5:00 am - Q. I hired a general contractor to oversee a home renovation to my property, a 988-square-foot, two-story farmhouse. The contractor charges me 20 percent plus an hourly ...
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German stein’s value depends on the sizeSep 29, 2012 4:34 am - Q. I am sending pictures of a German stein that I have owned for many years. My late husband and I antiqued a lot, and I cannot remember where we got it, but I have alwa...
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'Minor' bulbs have major impact in spring landscapeSep 29, 2012 4:00 am - The temperatures may be cooling, but don't put away your trowel just yet. With a little effort this fall, next spring will be bursting with the color of flowering bulbs....
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Help collect native plants seedsSep 28, 2012 12:24 pm - Citizens for Conservation restoration volunteers have launched their fall seed collecting schedule. Join them 9 to 11 a.m. Thursdays and Saturdays, and 3:30 to 5 p.m. Su...
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Negotiating repairs is a test of willsSep 28, 2012 4:18 am - Q. We just accepted a purchase offer on our home. The buyers’ home inspection report says the carport roof and many of the framing members under the roof need to be repl...
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Avoid costly repairs to your home’s septic tank systemSep 28, 2012 4:17 am - If you own a home and are not on a public sewage system, chances are you have a private septic system. A septic system is composed of a septic tank and a leaching field ...
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Model homes reveal popular colors, decor trends and lighting choicesSep 28, 2012 4:00 am - The excitement of change comes with each new season. Is it time to make changes to your home? Maybe you want to punch it up, brighten it up or style it up. We asked desi...