Articles filed under Home & Garden
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Water Street Naperville to host plant sale to benefit We Grow DreamsApr 29, 2024 2:57 pm - Water Street in downtown Naperville will host a Spring Plant Sale featuring flowering plants, hanging baskets mixed pots, porch planters, and herb collections from We Gro...
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House hacking helps some buyers overcome financial challengesApr 25, 2024 6:35 pm - Instead of looking for smaller homes to fit in their budget, some buyers are looking larger homes with space for a tenant whose rent could offset their mortgage — a technique many buyers call “house hacking.”
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Accessory building in questionApr 23, 2024 6:06 pm - Accessory buildings may not need a building permit. Be sure to check your local code.
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Home and garden calendar April 28- May 4Apr 25, 2024 6:54 am - Garden club meetings, plant sales and more.
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How to keep the blooming party going in your gardenApr 23, 2024 7:08 pm - Take photos of your bulb displays throughout the season to track areas that need new bulbs in the fall.
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How renovations will help protect Danada House’s history while safeguarding its futureApr 22, 2024 5:52 pm - Nearly 60 years after their racehorse won the Kentucky Derby, the Dan and Ada Rice home is undergoing extensive renovations, and a series of surrounding gardens will be revitalized on the grounds of the couple's former estate near Wheaton.
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Why do cracks in my driveway keep reappearing, and how do I fix them?Apr 17, 2024 1:05 am - How can homeowners seal their driveway to prevent cracks from appearing?
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Truly inspiring: Some nifty new gadgets foodies will want to get their hands onApr 18, 2024 11:54 am - Every year, Penny Kazmier looks forward to The Inspired Home Show, to see trends coming our way, along with everything from pepper mills and cast iron pans to home pizza ovens and the latest in dessert decorating and displays. Here are some items she thought worthy of highlighting.
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Inspector makes negligent disclosuresApr 16, 2024 11:33 pm - Inspector appears to have failed at water leak assessment and may be liable for part of repairs.
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Cut utility bills with DIY solar water heaterApr 17, 2024 7:30 pm - A simple batch solar water heater system warms water passively before it enters a powered water heater.