Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Rosie in Wrigleyville/fall plants/green loans

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Inside Rosie O'Donnell's new Chicago home

Rosie O'Donnell, who debuts a Chicago-based talk show next month, is under contract to buy a home in Wrigleyville, her real-estate agent confirms. Here's a virtual tour of the listing.

Granite is no longer alone in the spotlight Granite shares the spotlight

Call it granite fatigue: Designers and homeowners are turning to glass, manufactured stone, metal and other materials.

How a simple law of physics can help you stop soil and water erosion Friends in low places

Landscaping can slow down water runoff and soil erosion.

Spare cash for your spare room Spare cash for spare room

Homeowners feeling the pinch from the stumbling economy are tapping a source of cash close to home: their basement, attic or extra bedroom.

Bathroom design updates help homeowners age in place Get a handle on bathroom

Consider these bathroom upgrades to improve safety and accessibility.

Late-season bloomers keep  the garden party going Late bloomers

Keep the garden party going with plants that wait until fall to look their best.

50 prettiest plants that deer don't devour Deer dos and don'ts

A lifelong gardener helps you avoid Bambi's destructive ways.

Quick! What's that plant? Quick! What's that plant?

Why bring your field guide to identify wildflowers and trees? As you might have suspected, there's an app for that.

Market ripe for green loans Market ripe for green loans

Mortgages that encourage, and reward, home energy efficiency are out there, if you know where to look.


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