Home and Garden
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Their midcentury house had lost its charm. They brought it back to 1966.May 08, 2025 7:21 pm - For the past five years, an Atlanta area couple have thrown themselves into renovating their home and restoring the house back to its original 1966 glory. They call the process “unflipping.”
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The secret to a refreshing cocktail or mocktail might be growing in the garden
May 07, 2025 12:59 am - If you enjoy a tasty, refreshing summer cocktail or mocktail, why not grow your own? No, you’re not likely to grow the spirits. But you can grow other ingredients that make those spirits delicious.
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Best practices to keep those blooms blueMay 07, 2025 12:35 am - Have you noticed your blue hydrangeas are turning pink? The flowers turn pink in more alkaline soils.
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Contractors who blindly remove asbestosMay 07, 2025 12:25 am - Asbestos removal is serious business and some contractors are not qualified to identify and properly dispose of it. If you’re concerned about asbestos in your home, it’s best to work with a qualified environmental specialist.
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8 new varieties of rose plants to choose from as a Mother’s Day gift
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Home & garden calendar, May 11-17May 06, 2025 12:00 pm - Monarch butterflies, dahlias and plant sales.
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Board president threatens to refuse to sign loan documentsMay 01, 2025 6:55 pm - If an association board president disagrees with the board’s majority vote to take out a loan for improvements, they cannot refuse to sign the documents.
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Watch out for these red flags to avoid moving scamsMay 01, 2025 2:59 pm - As May begins, marking the busiest moving month of the year, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) are joining forces to warn consumers about the dangers of moving scams and the importance of careful selection when hiring movers.
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Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners plant sale supports wildflower sanctuary, local projectsApr 30, 2025 1:03 pm - The Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners are hosting their annual plant sale on Saturday, May 10, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Batavia. Plants include natives, perennials, shrubs, and trees, sourced from members' gardens.
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Farmstand chic? Décor is awash in fruit and vegetable motifsApr 29, 2025 9:07 pm - Love for fresh fruits and vegetables is showing up not just in the kitchen but in imagery throughout the home.