Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Convalescent center garden gives residents purposeJul 18, 2012 7:59 am - The garden is so hidden from view of those driving by on County Farm Road in Wheaton that it has come to be known as “The Secret Garden.” But to residents of the DuPage ...
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Patio styles that evoke favorite vacation destinationsJul 15, 2012 5:00 am - These for styles will evoke your favorite vacation spots right in your own backyard
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Ask the plumber: How to choose a standby generatorJul 15, 2012 1:01 am - Q. I now have the budget to install a standby generator system at my home. I’ve read about standby generators in your past articles, and now that I’m ready to go forward...
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Transitional style is popular in home furnishingsJul 14, 2012 5:02 am - Today’s homeowners gravitate toward the eclectic look when it comes to furniture for their homes. Gone are the days when people bought an entire collection of furniture ...
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Make sure that fancy new vanity is a fit for your bathroomJul 14, 2012 4:00 am - There's a lot more to choosing a bathroom vanity than you might think. First and foremost, do you even want one? Pedestal sinks are pretty, popular and don't take up muc...
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Who is the manufacturer of this vase? How much is it worth?Jul 14, 2012 3:22 am - Q. I am enclosing photos of a vase that is in mint condition with no chips or scratches. The glaze is flawless. It is 6¾ inches tall and the flower is painted on only on...
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Indoor plants create indoor artwork for ownersJul 14, 2012 1:00 am - For The Associated Press On the indoor gardening stage, plants such as peace lily, Boston fern and sansevieria are veterans, tried-and-true performers that require littl...
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Older homes present obstacles for good insulatingJul 14, 2012 1:00 am - Q. I just bought a home and found out from one of the previous owners that it isn’t insulated well on the exterior wall. The attic has been blown but is still hard to ke...
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Choose drought-tolerant perennials for hot, dry conditionsJul 14, 2012 1:00 am - With the excessive heat and lack of rainfall recently, it may seem nearly impossible to grow a lush, beautiful garden. But it is possible if you choose perennials that, ...
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Home inspector: Desperate angry homebuyers stuck with bad foundationJul 13, 2012 1:28 am - Q. We bought our home when it was new. There had been another buyer before us, but he backed out of the deal because of a foundation problem. The builder disclosed that ...