Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Balmy spring no boon to area orchardsMar 22, 2012 12:48 pm - Who thinks this extra-warm spring has been horrible? What’s not to like about sun-kissed 80-degree days, balmy evenings eating dinner out on the deck, early-morning jogs...
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Industry Insider: Fan C FansMar 20, 2012 1:20 pm - Homeowners in the market for ceiling fans these days are most interested in finding stylish, durable and quiet fans with great airflow, said Jessica Malik, co-owner with...
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Not everyone should ‘audit’ their house for energy leaksMar 20, 2012 12:07 pm - Green. It’s the color of trees and money. And sometimes, being environmentally conscious costs more money than it should. Experts recommend having an energy audit, an in...
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Organizing tips from an expert and amateursMar 20, 2012 11:32 am - Professional organizer Rachel Strisik shares five organizing fundamentals: It’s better to take it slow. “People will say, ‘I want to organize my entire bedroom,’ but tha...
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Get organized with 20-minute projectsMar 20, 2012 1:21 am - Whether your home is 700 square feet or 7,000, having organized spaces will make your life easier and less stressful, says professional organizer Rachel Strisik, who is ...
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Ceramics taking centerstage in home decorMar 19, 2012 6:00 am - Ceramics are always a great supporting player on the home décor stage, but this season they're grabbing more of the spotlight. Today's ceramists are exploring creative t...
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Chicago Botanic Garden to host orchid showMar 18, 2012 1:40 pm - “Celebrate Orchids!” is the theme of this spring’s orchid show at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, as the Illinois Orchid Society celebrates its...
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Attics that are open to the garage pose problemsMar 18, 2012 6:00 am - Q. I am taking advantage of the unusual February weather in Vermont to go house hunting. I've seen several 1950s-era ranches with attached garages. What baffles me is t...
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New gardenening trends for your homesMar 18, 2012 6:00 am - In today's world where news travels at the speed of now, people are searching for balance and purpose and are tapping into the power of plants to cultivate the “new good...
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Concrete, asphalt each have their advantages for drivewaysMar 18, 2012 2:48 am - If a driveway is in need of repair or replacement, homeowners often must choose between asphalt or concrete. Some high-end driveways are brick, often with eye-catching p...