Home and Garden
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CFC native plant sale set for May 2-3Mar 31, 2015 1:00 am - Citizens for Conservation will hold its 19th annual Native Plant, Shrub and Tree Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3. The sale, which will feat...
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Remodeling breathes new life into 1950s ranch homeMar 29, 2015 7:00 am - Beth Kweton's Libertyville kitchen, resplendent with light granite and lots of white cabinets, easily convinces visitors the designer knows her way around a small 1950s ...
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How to get your roses ready for a beautiful summerMar 29, 2015 7:00 am - A little care given to roses now will keep them healthy and beautiful. Remove winter protection Begin by removing any mulch or soil put over plants as winter prote...
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Wauconda tree and shrub saleMar 29, 2015 1:00 am - The Wauconda Area Chamber of Commerce, the village of Wauconda, Acres Group, Inc. and Homer Tree Care, Inc. will host the 10th annual Arbor Day Tree & Shrub Sale on May ...
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Make overnight guests fell at easeMar 29, 2015 12:01 am - It is common to stress out about hosting overnight visitors, but those living in a confined space seem to worry most. While everyone hopes their small space will provide...
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Select a winning crop of plants for your garden this yearMar 28, 2015 7:00 am - Gardeners can hardly contain their excitement each spring, as they discover the new plants available for them to add to their containers, beds and borders. This year, pl...
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How to keep cheery colors in check in your homeMar 28, 2015 7:00 am - Usually I groan when I see Easter candy and decorations migrate into the drug and grocery store aisles well before the actual holiday, but not this year. This year, I wa...
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Closed session and executive session are the sameMar 28, 2015 1:00 am - Q. Can you please clarify the difference between a "closed session" and an "executive session" of the board? I know there is a difference between the two and would like ...
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Average family can afford more for homeMar 28, 2015 12:01 am - The average family can now afford nearly 63 percent of homes offered in today's market, according to a recent study. Low interest rates and home prices helped lift housi...
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Mortgage points: a powerful option that is often neglectedMar 28, 2015 12:00 am - What are points? Mortgage points are an upfront payment to the lender, expressed as a percent of the loan amount. For example, one point on a $210,000 loan is $2,100. Po...