All Stories from June 10, 2018 (Change date)
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Lilacs need sunlight to bloom properlyJun 10, 2018 6:00 am - Q. A relative gave me a small lilac bush several years ago. Although it has been growing nicely, it produces leaves and no flowers. Each year I am disappointed when ther...
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Accessories will create the ambience you craveJun 10, 2018 6:00 am - Ambience is the mood or atmosphere of a certain environment and many factors contribute to it when you are talking about the outdoors surrounding your home. Patios or de...
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Let those indoor plants gradually soak up some sunJun 10, 2018 6:00 am - Gradually move houseplants outside to protected areas when temperatures begin staying above 40 degrees. Prevent any damage to the plants by gradually acclimating them to...
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Large, empty canvas is perfect place to startJun 10, 2018 6:00 am - What a wonderful opportunity to have a chance to make my dream deck come true. As you can see, I have this 20-square-foot vinyl deck that I call my helipad (waiting for ...
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Family's yard borders busy Palatine shopJun 10, 2018 6:00 am - My wife and I live behind a busy street and a very well known doughnut shop in Palatine. We have tried to turn our backyard into the oasis where we'd want to have family...
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Cinder block patio in need of replacementJun 10, 2018 6:00 am - We rarely use this outside space. As you can see the stoop is sinking and the patio bricks are crumbling and are uneven. We spend spring and summer pulling weeds that gr...
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Colin McMillan, volleyball star, pro player, coach got his start at LHSJun 10, 2018 6:00 am - • The following is part of an ongoing series of articles in celebration of Libertyville High School's 100th anniversary. The Boys Volleyball program didn't get the head ...
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Tips on replacement windowsJun 10, 2018 6:00 am - Q. A while ago you mentioned replacement windows in your column. You mentioned "Replacement by Anderson" and I think "Marvin" replacement windows. I don't think you knew...
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Kristufek's Arlington selections for Sunday's racesJun 10, 2018 6:00 am - Here is today's link to Daily Herald handicapper Joe Kristufek's selections for thoroughbred racing at Arlington International on Sunday, plus Joe Mazzone's picks for ha...
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How 4 couples turned their dream of living abroad into realityJun 10, 2018 1:07 am - If you've ever experienced the urge to chuck everything and live in another country, you're not alone. Maybe you dream of spending time on a beach instead of a cubicle o...