Articles filed under Home & Garden
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West Chicago Blooming Fest returns this weekendMay 17, 2024 7:01 am - West Chicago’s annual Blooming Fest has grown into a gardener’s playground. It’s the main event of a downtown spring festival celebrating the start of the growing season.
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A home’s heating system should be thoroughly checked by a home inspector, even in the summer.May 13, 2024 6:31 pm - Q: When I purchased my home, it was the middle of summer and very hot, so my home inspector did not test the forced air furnace. Months later, when the cold weather a...
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Gardening in gravel? Here’s why you’ll be glad you tried itMay 13, 2024 10:28 pm - A gravel garden can save you time and water, even doing away with pesky weeds if installed properly.
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How to turn a supermarket bouquet into a lusher, more personalized flower arrangementMay 13, 2024 5:44 pm - With a bit of imagination and creativity, you can transform a simple, low-cost bouquet into a stunning floral arrangement.
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Spring fever for plantingMay 13, 2024 4:23 pm - After a few weeks of mild weather, spring-hungry Chicagoans think about planting.
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Is condo rule about renting to ‘nonfamily’ common?May 15, 2024 4:08 pm - A condominium association has a rule that an owner can only rent to a “nonfamily member” one time during ownership. Is this a common rule?
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The 3 essential kitchen knives every cook needsMay 14, 2024 11:03 am - The number of styles and types of kitchen knives for home cooks to choose from is enough to make your head spin. In reality, most people can get away with just three: a chef’s knife, a paring knife and a serrated knife.
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How to know whether it’s time to start plantingMay 07, 2024 11:56 pm - Is it time to plant yet? Gardeners new and experienced ask this every year — that’s because every year is different. Here’s how to make the best decision for your plants.
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Air conditioning maintenanceMay 02, 2024 8:44 pm - Regular maintenance is essential to keep your air conditioner working at its peak.
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Learn about effects of insects on ecosystems, food at MCC programMay 08, 2024 1:15 pm - Insects bite, sting, irritate, and can transmit disease — but they also pollinate flowers, contributing significantly to food production. Are they friends or foes?
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