Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Merchandise Mart’s DreamHome shows off fabulous wallpaper, textured finishes and moreApr 08, 2012 6:22 am - Just because I am crazy about the smoky teal wallpaper with a bird and floral design is no reason it should be your favorite wall treatment in the Merchandise Mart’s Dre...
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An expensive look for less drives floor trends in 2012Apr 08, 2012 5:00 am - Whirlwind schedules, digital-age technologies and newfound optimism are just some of the lifestyle standards of today’s homeowner. Again this year, flooring manufacturer...
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Ask the plumber: Bidet seats can have toilet performing double dutyApr 08, 2012 5:00 am - Q. I always wanted to install a bidet in my bathroom, but because of space I never followed up with it. I’ve recently seen that new-style bidet seats can be added to an ...
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Valuing a Roseville jardiniere-pedestal setApr 08, 2012 12:31 am - Q. Enclosed are photographs of my Roseville jardiniere and pedestal. I was with my mother when she purchased this set many years ago. When she passed away, I inherited i...
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Get a shed for yard tools and give your garage a breakApr 07, 2012 6:00 am - “Only in America do we leave cars worth thousands of dollars in the driveway and put our useless junk in the garage.” Whoever first came up with this was right, but fail...
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Industry Insider: Dan Novak, Novak and Parker AppliancesApr 07, 2012 5:00 am - When it comes to home appliances, consumers' buying habits have markedly changed in the past few years, according to Dan Novak, president of Novak and Parker Appliances ...
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Growing plants from seeds can be rewarding and fruitfulApr 07, 2012 1:00 am - The instant gratification experienced by choosing and planting flowering plants grown by your local garden center is nice, no doubt. But this year, why not experience th...
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Three easy projects that kill clutterApr 06, 2012 5:18 am - If, like me, you spent this winter hibernating and eating baked goods, your home may have paid the price. Maybe it got a little disorganized, or is starting to look like...
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Home inspector: New home inspector feels his oatsApr 06, 2012 1:00 am - Q. In one of your articles, you said, “The essential purpose of home inspection is to disclose property defects.” If that is true, why don’t home inspectors use the top ...
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Designing rooms for children with special needsApr 01, 2012 6:00 am - How to design rooms for children with special needs