Home and Garden
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When buying a house, know tax burden may changeJun 30, 2017 6:00 am - Q. If we buy a house, can we expect to pay the same property taxes as the person we buy it from? A. Sometimes yes, sometimes no. In some locations, the tax assessment is...
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A new way to estimate your home equityJun 30, 2017 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - Do we really need another Zillow Zestimate-style online gizmo to tell us what a computer model says our homes are worth? Probably not. There already are sca...
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Eight gardens featured in Crystal Lake, Lake in the HillsJun 29, 2017 11:00 pm - Explore meticulously kept gardens of bungalows, nestled in the Crystal Lake Public Library neighborhood, view an Oriental garden that highlights a koi pond and other gar...
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Butterflies released at dedication of Luther Village gardenJun 29, 2017 1:00 am - Residents of Luther Village in Arlington Heights released some 200 painted lady butterflies Thursday as part of a dedication of a new butterfly garden. The garden, featu...
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U of I Extension hosts two free gardening webinars in JulyJun 28, 2017 11:00 pm - Learn more about lawn care and backyard fruit production - all from the comfort of your own computer and at no cost - with the University of Illinois Extension "Four Sea...
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Bring the family for 'Messin' Around in the Dirt Day'Jun 28, 2017 11:00 pm - Children can get to know nature and learn through playing at two more "Messin' Around in the Dirt Day" kid events in Aurora. Join University of Illinois Extension Maste...
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How 'Project New Leaf' is unfolding at Cantigny Park in WheatonJun 28, 2017 1:00 am - One of the best ways to enjoy Cantigny Park in Wheaton is a quiet stroll around a pond so pristine the water reflects the colorful landscape. What's left of that calmin...
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Transform your closet into a wine cellar, office or libraryJun 25, 2017 6:01 am - Closet ... the word has many connotations and meanings, but generally it refers to a small room or enclosed area adjacent to a larger inhabitable space. Enclosure is a k...
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Tricks to harboring hibiscus inside and outJun 25, 2017 6:01 am - Q. What is the difference between a tropical and a hardy hibiscus? A. If you meander garden centers in our area, you are bound to come across a variety of hibiscus. It's...
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How to pick the perfect shade for your homeJun 25, 2017 6:00 am - Choosing a color scheme for a room redesign can be daunting. You may see a color combination you love on Houzz or Pinterest but worry that you won't be able to pull it o...