Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Bat symbol graces pool in Hinsdale homeAug 25, 2012 5:40 am - Usually the Bat signal is spotted in a dark sky over Gotham City. But in one Hinsdale home listed for $2.55 million, the symbol is found under water on the bottom of the...
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Make sure neighbor can’t ignore property line issueAug 24, 2012 5:34 am - Q. A recent property line survey revealed that my neighbors are encroaching onto my yard. Their garage is built on the property line, and their fence and walkways are th...
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Green glass piece with gold trim likely 150 years oldAug 24, 2012 5:24 am - Q. Can you help me identify and value this family piece of glass? It is from my great-grandmother who lived in Harvard, Mass., and is a beautiful green color with gold p...
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Could emerald ash borer disaster happen again?Aug 20, 2012 11:00 pm - Editor's note: Last of three parts Gurnee streets supervisor Jake Balmes became the village's first forester in 2000, although as a certified arborist he knew when ...
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Some ornamental grasses can perform in a shady gardenAug 20, 2012 1:00 am - Combining many shades of green results in lovely contrasts of form and texture. This is the elusive quality that brings beauty and serenity to a shade garden — the place...
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How the emerald ash borer is changing the suburban landscapeAug 19, 2012 8:00 am - With more than 3 million ash trees here, the emerald ash borer is changing the suburban landscape — forever
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Weighing advantages to drop-in versus under-mount sinkAug 19, 2012 5:02 am - Q. My wife and I can’t decide on what type of kitchen sink to get for our new stone countertops. We’re down to choosing an under-mount or a drop-in. The big advantage so...
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Summer school students cultivate life lessons from gardeningAug 19, 2012 5:00 am - A small courtyard tucked away in the back half of London Middle School in Wheeling reinvented itself this year as a vegetable garden, extending learning beyond the class...
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A weathered screen door can showcase your favorite treasuresAug 18, 2012 5:00 am - Old wood screen doors have long framed views of the outdoors, but after they’ve worn out their welcome, they can find a new use as a wall-mounted frame for artwork and c...
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Window replacement may trigger requirement of larger sizeAug 18, 2012 5:00 am - Q. My home was built in 1989 with upgraded windows. The double-hung, aluminum-clad, wood windows are now starting to show their age. We want new vinyl high-efficiency do...