Home and Garden
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How to shop for an area rug like an interior designer
Mar 28, 2024 6:00 am - Whether you’re looking for a quick style refresh or more of an investment piece, here’s how to spend wisely when you’re shopping for a rug that’s of good value
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A gardener’s spring: Tools, cuttings and plant careMar 28, 2024 6:00 am - It’s time to sharpen those spades and inspect your garden beds for plants suffering from the freeze-thaw-freeze-thaw cycle.
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Safe shelter or death trap? How to give backyard birds a better chance at survivalMar 28, 2024 6:00 am - Nest boxes or birdhouses re-create habitats provided by cavities in dead trees for nesting, roosting and perching, considered essential for survival for many species.
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These vegetables come back year after yearMar 28, 2024 6:00 am - If you’re looking for more harvest from your gardening efforts, try perennial vegetables, which keep coming back year after year.
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Selling your home could boost your nest egg — but is it worth it?
Mar 24, 2024 5:52 am - A 2023 report from investment firm Vanguard estimates that about a quarter of Americans age 60 and over could move to a cheaper housing market and use the equity in their...
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Start summer-blooming bulbs indoors nowMar 21, 2024 6:00 am - Give summer-blooming bulbs a head start by starting them indoors now.
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A primer on types of homeowners’ associationsMar 21, 2024 6:00 am - What are the different types of homeowners’ associations? There are differences and laws differ for each kind.
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Home & garden calendar March 24-28Mar 21, 2024 6:00 am - Grafts, crafts, plant sales and more.
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Just-introduced annuals and perennials add something new to the garden
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Early registration for McHenry County Gardenfest closes March 29Mar 20, 2024 12:28 pm - Explore the latest gardening trends, techniques, and tools at McHenry County Gardenfest, a daylong series of seminars and workshops for gardeners of every skill level.