While it's easy to blame seasonal pollen, it may be what's lurking on the caulk in your bathrooms or kitchens that is causing your family to sniffle and sneeze. |
Find living space in garage
Two- and three-car households may not be the norm, but two- and three-car garages are. Upgrade their looks and livability.
Gadgets for the elderly
There are plenty of solutions that help the over-65 population stay in their homes.
Handmade houses of signature American artists
Home, it's said, is that place where your soul finds its solace.
Q&A;: Grungy grout and slate flooring
Is it OK to spread new grout over the old grout? What about cleaning a slate floor?
Getting your AC ready for summer is simple DIY territory
Most items on the Department of Energy checklist for air conditioners are definitely DIY.
Prairie Avenue District to offer tour of history
The Glessner House Museum, 1800 S. Prairie Ave., Chicago, will conduct its annual house tour of the Prairie Avenue Historic District from...
Concrete's solid footing
Concrete can cover large expanses, look like stone or tile, deaden sound and resist fire and it's recyclable.
Home opener
A new a website from the founder of OpenTable helps neighbors share tools and help one another.
Vampire appliances
They suck energy from the power grid even when idle. Keep them from taking a bite out of your utility bill.
Fighting oak wilt from attacking your trees
We think of oaks as the kings of the forests. Long-lived. Magnificent. Mighty. Unfortunately, oaks aren't invincible. In fact, oak wilt...
Get the full story >>Ready for replacement
The common orange day lily will crowd out other plants. Think about what will grow in their place.
Get the full story >>Minding garden on vacation
Enjoy your trip. Here's how your plants can get along without you.
Get the full story >>Savvy shortcuts give you more time to enjoy your garden
It takes some time to achieve the look you want -- and, of course, a bit of work, especially in the early years.
Get the full story >>Herbs to the rescue
The beautiful thing about herbs is that they aren't finicky, for the most part.
Get the full story >>Liquid assets: Water gives life to this Lake Forest garden
You can get to the water garden in all sorts of ways.
Get the full story >>Watering gadgets give Dad a break
This Father's Day, give dad an easy-to-use watering gizmo for the garden. Well-designed sprinklers, watering wands and hoses recommended...
Get the full story >>Weeding: Thankless but essential task for gardeners
Weeds are popping up everywhere. Some people tear out, smother or spray every last one. Others let them be part of the scenery.
Get the full story >>Knock Out punch
Garden centers now seem to have two categories of roses: Knock Out and Other.
Get the full story >>Herbal essence
Herbs aren't for just cooking but also medicine, perfume or simple eye appeal. A Tribune food writer suggests where to start.
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