Home and Garden
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Researchers want to track nesting birds in your gardenMay 07, 2017 6:00 am - The ridiculous extremes of weather of late have unsettled not just the plants and the gardener on the landscape stage, but the songbird. The balmy late winter (before it...
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Some plants thrive when rainfall is abundantMay 07, 2017 6:00 am - Poorly drained areas in the garden may be the curse of death for perennials that require well-drained soil for healthy growth, but some plants tolerate, or even thrive, ...
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Safety debate could be explosiveMay 07, 2017 6:00 am - Q. The sale of our home is locked in a debate with the buyers, and it was all started by their home inspector. The house is about 10 years old and has a propane gas furn...
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Four inches of land may cause a mile of troubleMay 06, 2017 6:00 am - Q. Several years ago, my neighbor had a survey done before she put up a partial fence on her land. She had her son dig a trench adjacent to a cedar fence I had installed...
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Know what to consider before purchasing a townhouse or condoMay 06, 2017 6:00 am - Thinking about buying a townhouse, condo or other multifamily residence? Attached home living can offer a lot of perks, including little to no upkeep required and not ha...
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Fannie Mae eases burden of student loansMay 05, 2017 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - Here's some good news for homebuyers and owners burdened with costly student loan debts: Mortgage investor Fannie Mae has just made sweeping rule changes th...
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Kane County Master Gardeners to host Seed Saving Class May 11May 02, 2017 11:00 pm - Saving your own seeds is easy and free, but many home gardeners do not where to begin. In May, join Master Gardeners Sue Styer and Leah Beck to discuss how to save seed...
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Historian looks at 'Americans and Their Homes'May 01, 2017 9:00 am - The Elmhurst History Museum's current exhibit, "House & Home," takes visitors on a tour of America's rich history of residential architecture exploring the remarkable tr...
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CLC holds annual plant sale this weekMay 01, 2017 1:00 am - The College of Lake County's horticulture department will hold its annual plant sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 4 and Friday, May 5, at the greenhouse (Buildin...
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Hot chocolate pot spouts are shortApr 30, 2017 6:01 am - Q. I have sent a photo of a porcelain coffee pot, and six matching cups and saucers. They are decorated with white flowers, vines and green leaves against a white backgr...