Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Lighten up your decor this springApr 29, 2012 1:00 am - Some go for spring cleaning this time of year, while others pursue a more permanent endeavor — such as getting the house freshened up with a new look. If you are of the ...
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With right planning, your garden can be a perfumed paradiseApr 28, 2012 6:00 am - If someone gave you a spindly shrub named wintersweet to plant now, you might have second thoughts about going to the effort. It is twiggy, spindly and too big. But on m...
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Home fix: Condensation on glass doors of a fireplaceApr 28, 2012 5:00 am - Q. My fireplace is located in the basement and the chimney is located on the wall between the house and attached garage. In the summer when it is very humid outside, the...
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Deck construction requires proper planningApr 28, 2012 5:00 am - Statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau Housing Survey indicate homeowners annually spend billions of dollars improving outdoor living areas. One of the most popular ways...
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Good bedfellows ensure a bloomsApr 27, 2012 6:00 am - Some plants fall into the must-have category. Consider the incredible burst of color poppies add to a garden — clearer reds and oranges are hard to find in the perennial...
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Home inspector: Drainage problem was not disclosedApr 27, 2012 5:17 am - Q. Our home is listed for sale, and we’re concerned about whether to disclose a former drainage problem. The property is in a 100-year flood zone. We used to have floodi...
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Nature's red army flies into suburbs on gossamer wingsApr 25, 2012 11:00 pm - Most of the time, an unusual invasion of six-legged creatures in the suburbs will make a homeowner freak out. Not this time. The suburbs are awash in a sea of pretty Re...
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Butterfly gardening offers beauty, funApr 23, 2012 1:00 am - For a spring project that can get your family working and learning together — and also help some beautiful insects — try a backyard butterfly garden. With just a little ...
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Lake Zurich turns its focus to eco-friendly awareness, effortsApr 22, 2012 8:00 am - For many people, Earth Day provides a good reason to step back and consider ways to make a positive impact on the environment. A new group in Lake Zurich is working to ...
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Hot colors, patterns freshen up spring decorApr 22, 2012 5:00 am - In home decor, there's something about the start of spring. When life's renewing itself outdoors, we feel the urge to revive our interiors, too. This season, decor offer...