Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Algonquin family is living the dream in their dream homeOct 09, 2011 6:00 am - Dan Clarton immediately called his wife when he saw the “For Sale” sign eight years ago in front of what is known as the Dorr Thomas house in Algonquin. It was, after al...
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Art in the garden: Bark adds interest in winterOct 09, 2011 1:12 am - As autumn’s cooler temperatures and blustery winds strip the leaves from trees leaving their skeletons bare, the shapes and textures in the garden take on a greater impo...
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Treasures in your attic: Jack-in-the-pulpit vases make nice statementOct 09, 2011 1:00 am - Q. These vases were passed down to me from my grandmother. I would like to know a little history about them so I can pass them on to my son. They are orange and blac...
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Interior designer Carleton Varney aims to keep splashing color in a world of beigeOct 09, 2011 12:00 am - MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. — Avoiding life in a bowl of oatmeal has been one of the guiding principles for one of the brightest lights of the interior-design world, Carleton...
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Be supportive of wife moving out, and maybe she won’t want toOct 09, 2011 12:00 am - Q. My wife of a decade is leaning toward filing for divorce. I think our problems are easily surmountable, but she is less hopeful. Despite her skepticism, she belie...
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How to reduce home energy costs without breaking the bankOct 08, 2011 6:00 am - With energy costs continuing to rise dramatically, the cost of operating a home is becoming increasingly prohibitive. But there are ways homeowners can fight back and co...
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Mushrooms in overdrive after heavy rainsOct 08, 2011 5:00 am - “Is it edible?” “Can I eat this one?” “What would happen if I ate this?” That is the big question when it comes to wild mushrooms. At least for some folks. “Well, ye...
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Art in the garden: Autumn squash delights the sensesOct 02, 2011 6:12 am - It’s time to decorate our homes and outdoor spaces to embrace the spirit of the season. With the incredible selection of pumpkins, squash, gourds, and other natural mate...
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October in the garden: After hard frost is prime bulb-planting time;Oct 02, 2011 6:00 am - Fall is the season to select and plant bulbs for spring blooms. Investing some time and energy at the end of the gardening season can provide a great show in the spring....
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Designer specializes in making dreams come trueOct 02, 2011 6:00 am - Maida Korte's resume includes flying to San Antonio and South Carolina to help clients with their far-flung homes and making appearances now and then on HGTV shows. We ...