Lifestyle
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Lilac of the weekApr 23, 2023 7:00 am - This week's feature, Charles Joly lilac (Syringa vulgaris), is one of the earliest French hybrids and the finest of the double dark red lilacs. Its small purple buds tur...
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When planting a meadow, heed conditions in your yardApr 23, 2023 7:00 am - Wildflower meadows have been growing in popularity among gardeners, and for good reason. They're low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, provide food for birds, wildlife, ...
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No excuse for ground-level roof inspectionsApr 23, 2023 7:00 am - Q: I've got two complaints against home inspectors. The last two inspectors I hired inspected the roofs from the ground only, and neither reported any defects. That's pr...
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It's easy to get carried away buying plantsApr 23, 2023 7:00 am - After a long Chicago winter, it is easy to let spring fever take over when ordering plants from catalogs and buying plants from garden centers. Take the time to select p...
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Book review: 'Natural Beauty' is a cautionary tale about wellness
Apr 23, 2023 6:00 am - "Natural Beauty" by Ling Ling Huang (Dutton) From bee sting facials to fish pedicures, to Instagram filters and apps that allow us to completely edit our...
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Guy Ritchie explores the soldier/interpreter dynamic in war
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Good News Sunday: Grayslake farmers blown away by support after strong winds caused damage to structuresApr 23, 2023 6:00 am - This is Good News Sunday, a compilation of some of the more upbeat and inspiring stories published recently by the Daily Herald: The Chicago-area farming community has r...
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'Somebody Somewhere' finds more joy, acceptance in season 2
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'Hope, belief and gratitude': Suburban teen ships 8,000 books to Ukrainian refugeesApr 23, 2023 1:00 am - Thousands of books heading to Ukrainian refugee children were given a hopeful send-off Sunday at Kumon Math and Reading Center in Rolling Meadows. It was a textbook exam...
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Cleaning and improving your garageApr 23, 2023 1:00 am - Got a garage that's become an eyesore inside and out? You are not alone: 36% of Americans polled say their garages are so cluttered they can no longer park vehicles with...