Home and Garden
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Hot and cold debate over bathtub faucetsJul 30, 2017 11:00 pm - Q. The people who are buying our home made an unusual repair demand, and we're not sure whether to comply. The master bathroom has a whirlpool bath with the faucet built...
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Plant clinic Tuesday at Mundelein libraryJul 28, 2017 1:00 am - Master gardeners from the University of Illinois Extension will answer questions about insects, weeds and other issues during a free plant clinic Tuesday at the Fremont ...
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Grant helps Fremont Township create conservation campusJul 27, 2017 1:00 am - A modest cash grant will be a big help for the volunteer initiative that has transformed a weedy garden patch in Fremont Township into a conservation campus of sorts. To...
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How to help trees survive after floodJul 26, 2017 1:00 am - Trees are among the victims of the flood of 2017. And you may not really know it for a while, according to arborist Shawn Kingzette, district manager for Davey Tree Serv...
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Native tree, shrub sale starts Aug. 1Jul 23, 2017 11:00 pm - Online ordering for Citizens for Conservation's annual Fall Native Tree and Shrub Sale begins Tuesday, Aug. 1. Fall is a good time to plant trees and shrubs, when roots ...
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Grill Burgers, Not Your HomeJul 23, 2017 11:00 pm - July is National Grilling Month and the perfect time for gathering friends and family to have a cookout in the backyard. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) ...
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Barn doors add style to spaceJul 23, 2017 7:01 am - Barn doors are a brilliant way to conserve space. The idea has been around for a while now, so it's not the hottest news. Still, I'm a huge fan of this type of room clos...
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Decorate a dorm to feel like homeJul 23, 2017 7:01 am - I've got two years to go until my 16-year-old is off to college. Sometimes, I don't know if I'm actually looking forward to those quiet days or if I will languish in dep...
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Beware of fungal disease on rosesJul 23, 2017 7:00 am - If your hybrid roses have been losing their lower leaves and the remaining leaves have yellowish foliage with dark spots, then it is likely you have black spot, which is...
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Reasons are many to mulch a gardenJul 23, 2017 6:01 am - Q. Should I be mulching my garden, trees and plants? A. If you want to conserve soil moisture, keep down weeds, reduce soil erosion and keep plant roots cool this summer...