With few job prospects, an architecture graduate rebuilds his own condo as a showcase. |
High-end wall coverings
Paper is giving way to hand-painted silk, specialty woven grass cloth and paper-thin stone.
Sealing a window to savings
Save on heat and air conditioning at a fraction of window replacement costs.
Making extra space count
A bonus room is designed with flexibility in mind. Here's how Chicago homes take advantage of free space.
Window installer fills gap
What's lurking behind the wall? Old newspapers, horse hair, moles and bevies of bugs.
Keep your deck shipshape
Two key projects can help make the difference between a solid, good-looking deck and a substandard one.
Fix roof one board at a time
You don't have to reside the entire house. But repairing damaged siding can be tricky.
Injecting color for artful yards
Savvy gardeners grow visual appeal using paint.
Get the full story >>Helping new plants survive
Frequent light watering and mulching will help establish garden-center plants.
Get the full story >>Shrubs for a shady corner
Shade doesn't have to be boring. Here are local shrubs to choose.
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A lily aficionado's secret to gardening starts with an overture.
Get the full story >>Botanic garden visits
These horticultural showplaces have much to offer gardeners of every skill level.
Get the full story >>Squirrel-proof bird feeders
Some feeders overserve a few birds, driving away more desirable species.
Get the full story >>Backyard blueberries
Nothing beats the taste of fresh blueberries harvested in your backyard. The bushes require very little work for the fruit they produce.
Get the full story >>Attracting native pollinators
The once ubiquitous monarch butterfly is at its lowest population levels since scientists began tracking in the 1970s.
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Plants can suffer in midsummer heat. When the thermometer tops 86 degrees Fahrenheit, photosynthesis can slow down considerably. In...
Get the full story >>Eco-smart gardening advice
Gardens aren't always green — as in environmentally sensitive.
Get the full story >>Vegetable gardening on a rooftop
Q. I'm looking for information on rooftop vegetable gardening.
Get the full story >>Hot tips for dry gardens
Plants installed up to three years ago will need extra watering.
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