Home and Garden
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Piggyback loans return, opening door to refinancingJun 23, 2018 6:00 am - While rising interest rates have sharply reduced the number of mortgage borrowers who can refinance into a lower rate, rising home prices create opportunities for some b...
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Three pros discuss creating an outdoor roomJun 22, 2018 6:00 am - Designers often talk about the perfect "outdoor living room" - a deck or patio that combines the comfort and style of indoor decorating with the pleasure of relaxing out...
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Paying the right commission is ultimately up to youJun 22, 2018 6:00 am - WASHINGTON — So you think things don't get rough in real estate and feathers don't fly when agents' commission money is at stake? Ha. Listen to what Joshua Hunt, founder...
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Buyer questions accuracy of home inspectionJun 22, 2018 6:00 am - Q. My home is now in escrow, and I'm having trouble with the home inspector's evaluation of the air conditioner. The A/C has always worked well, but the inspector says i...
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University of Illinois Extension showcases innovative, but practical garden plansJun 19, 2018 11:00 pm - Skip the apps and websites, and come see inspirational garden ideas in-person at the popular Kane County Master Gardener Idea Garden in St. Charles. The Master Gardener...
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Monarchs and Milkweed Festival set for June 23 at LeRoy OakesJun 18, 2018 11:00 pm - Celebrate native pollinators at a family-friendly, summer festival "Monarchs and Milkweed" from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 23, at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W700 ...
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Learn about 'nature printing' at club workshop June 25Jun 17, 2018 11:00 pm - The Pottawatomie Garden Club, celebrating its 90th year, will meet at 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 25, at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 303 Cedar Ave. in downtown S...
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Seven gardens and quilts to be featured at 'Stitches & Thyme' garden walk June 23Jun 17, 2018 11:00 pm - The Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners will hold its biennial garden walk from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 23. It will be held rain or shine. Entitled "Stitches & Thyme,"...
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Banner denotes 1916 North Dakota border patrol assignmentJun 17, 2018 7:01 am - Q. I am enclosing a photo of a Mexican Border Service felt pennant that has been in our family for a very long time. At the top are the words "1st N.D. INF," and on the ...
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Don't be afraid to mix in some vintage piecesJun 17, 2018 7:01 am - Is that an antique or is it vintage? Most people refer to items that are old as antiques, because they feel a certain "cache" goes with it. Some believe antiques are ite...