Home and Garden
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Choose plants wisely to manage pestsJun 05, 2015 6:00 am - Reduce or eliminate the need to use pesticides in your garden by choosing plants carefully, planting them properly and monitoring them attentively. Together, these pract...
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Oppressive lead paint enforcementJun 05, 2015 12:00 am - Q. We have a rental property that has been vacant for 12 years. The problem started when our last tenant was found to have elevated lead in her blood. The city inspected...
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Tougher standards needed for tax-transcript accessJun 05, 2015 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - You probably heard about the massive security breach the IRS disclosed last week that allowed hackers to obtain detailed tax return information on 104,000 t...
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Why manure rules in the gardenJun 04, 2015 6:00 am - Do goats and gardens mix? Members of the community garden at Glastonbury Abbey think so. At this Benedictine monastery in Hingham, Mass., a herd of Nubian goats is kept ...
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Regluing joints should help creaky Victorian parlor chairJun 04, 2015 6:00 am - Q. Enclosed is a photo of a chair that we recently purchased because it was so unusual. Although it is intact, it is a little creaky and wobbly, so we will not allow any...
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Some annuals need very little maintenanceJun 04, 2015 6:00 am - Some folks believe annuals are too demanding, requiring frequent attention in the form of pruning, deadheading, replanting and fertilizing. While this may be true for s...
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Savvy home buyers purchase two types of title insuranceJun 02, 2015 1:00 am - Most borrowers can't get a mortgage if they don't pay for a lender's title insurance policy that protects the bank against possible losses. Getting the same protection f...
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Lisle couple promotes keeping koi as petsJun 01, 2015 11:00 am - The sound of water gently cascading over a rocky edge, a number of colorful koi circling in crystal clear water, and a batch of water lilies floating on the water's surf...
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What's underfoot? Lawn, patio could affect how much your guests enjoy your partyMay 31, 2015 11:00 pm - Imagine how embarrassing it would be if your outdoor soiree was marred by someone stepping into a dip where your lawn has settled or into a hole dug by your beloved dog,...
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How to protect yourself against mosquitoesMay 31, 2015 11:00 pm - With the spring rains come opportunities for mosquitoes to breed. The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center is encouraging residents to be vigilant about...