Home and Garden
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Should you hire a property manager for one room?Sep 16, 2017 6:00 am - A few weeks ago, a reader wrote in about his mature hedge, which enclosed a corner lot. Since he is getting on in years, he was considering replacing it with a stretch o...
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Seller gives false and incomplete disclosureSep 15, 2017 7:00 am - Q. Before I bought my home, the home inspection showed no major defects, and no problems were listed on the disclosure forms from the seller or the Realtors. Since movin...
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Report: Ash trees on the brink of extinctionSep 14, 2017 1:00 am - Ash trees - which once lined streets and parks across the suburbs - are on the brink of extinction after years of decimation by the Emerald Ash Borer beetle, according t...
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Lindenhurst plant exchange Sept. 23Sep 12, 2017 1:00 am - The Lindenhurst Environmental Commission will host a fall plant exchange from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 23, at the village hall/public works facility, 2301 E. San...
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Why your disaster kit needs a home inventorySep 10, 2017 7:00 am - Imagine losing everything in a disaster like Hurricane Harvey or Irma, then having to list all of your possessions to file an insurance claim — every plate, holiday deco...
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Is it time to give your room a little lift?Sep 10, 2017 7:00 am - It's funny how you never seem to notice the imperfections in your home - until you do. And then you can't stop seeing them. How did my curtains get so shabby? Is that a ...
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Hot chocolate set is a sweet heirloomSep 10, 2017 6:01 am - Q. Enclosed is a photo of a porcelain hot chocolate set that belonged to my grandmother. It has a chocolate pot, five cups and five saucers. The sixth cup and saucer wer...
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A clutter-free home makes your interior design shineSep 10, 2017 6:01 am - Well-decorated rooms depend on a sharp sense of order, but living in a clutter-free environment requires a mastery of organization. Stylish staging can combat the "Ooh, ...
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Harvest time is one of the most enjoyable parts of gardeningSep 10, 2017 6:00 am - Continue to harvest vegetables as they ripen. Warm-season crops like peppers and tomatoes should be picked as soon as possible. Full-sized pumpkins need to remain on the...
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Reduce garden maintenance with shrubsSep 10, 2017 6:00 am - Many of us are looking for ways to reduce the time spent maintaining of our landscapes. One of the easiest ways is to replace labor-intensive perennials - those requirin...