Articles filed under Home & Garden
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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...
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Get tips, learn techniques at Old House New House Home ShowSep 26, 2012 12:16 pm - Tips from the experts. The latest products for home repair and remodeling. Ideas for increasing your home’s value. You’ll find them all this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. ...
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Fall gives us great pumpkinsSep 25, 2012 5:00 am - YouTube But now that fall is back, Illinois is back to doing what we do better than anyone: growing pumpkins. Illinois not only is the nation's top-producing pumpkin sta...
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Goldenrod comes in many varieties, but none cause sneezingSep 25, 2012 1:00 am - Q. I would like to grow goldenrod to add color to my autumn garden. However, I keep reading that it causes hay fever. A. Goldenrod needs a good press agent. Not only is ...
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Art in the garden: Reliable perennials extend the color in the fall landscapeSep 23, 2012 6:00 am - If you want to add the beauty of fall color to your landscape but don't have room for an Autumn Blaze maple, plant perennials that feature showy autumnal foliage colors....
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Screen door should not drag across the deckSep 23, 2012 5:00 am - Q. I have a wooden deck outside my kitchen door. Once in awhile this past hot summer, I noticed a problem. I would have to raise the screen door a little to open it. I h...
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Art in the Barn is back at Good Shepherd Hospital in BarringtonSep 22, 2012 10:31 am - One of the most anticipated art fairs of the year returns this weekend on the grounds of Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington. The 38th annual Art in the Barn j...
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Chimney care is often ignored, yet critically importantSep 22, 2012 6:00 am - People are drawn to a fire, whether they're roasting marshmallows around a campfire during the summer or cuddling up near the fireplace in the dead of winter. And just a...
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Little Red Riding Hood cookie jar not a rare specimenSep 22, 2012 4:40 am - Q. I have a “Little Red Riding Hood” cookie jar that has been in my family since the early 1900s. It is in mint condition and I would love to know what it is worth. It i...