Home and Garden
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Smashing pumpkins? They don't decompose properly in landfills, so here's where to compost themNov 01, 2022 5:00 am - Smashing pumpkins? Where to compost them — or catapult them — to keep them out of landfills
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Agents said home inspection 'unnecessary'Oct 28, 2022 5:00 am - Q: I need to know if home inspections are advisable for condominiums. Home inspection is listed as an option in my purchase contract, but my Realtor and the listing agen...
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The foundation for healthy ecosystems topic of upcoming conference in Round Lake BeachOct 23, 2022 1:00 am - How the below ground system supports the beauty above is the topic of the Lake to Prairie Chapter of Wild Ones 2022 native landscaping conference on Saturday, Nov. 12. ...
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Go green this Halloween: How to decorate with sustainability in mindOct 17, 2022 5:30 am - Halloween season is upon us, and between decorations, costumes and candy, stores are stocked with goods to help celebrate the holiday. Before turning to the shelves, how...
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First frost expected soon; plant bulbs nowOct 16, 2022 7:00 am - The average first frost at the Chicago Botanic Garden is Oct. 15, though it is often later in the city. Tender plants can be protected from light freezes by covering the...
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Save seeds now for next year's garden flowersOct 15, 2022 6:00 am - If you love the flowers in your garden but don't love the idea of spending money on new ones, why not save their seeds to plant next year? To maximize the odds that new ...
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'I want to keep outdoing myself,' Huntley Halloween decorator says
Oct 14, 2022 6:00 am - Louie and Sherri Molenda like to scare people. “That's what Halloween means to me: it's scary,” Louie Molenda said. “That's it.” For their elaborate haunted house setup ...
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How to use fallen leaves to help your landscaping as well as the environmentOct 12, 2022 5:00 am - Disposing of leaves is an autumn ritual in the suburbs, but choosing the best way to do it may be more complex than we realize, experts say. When you mow down the leaves...
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Hanover Park hosting Halloween home-decorating contestOct 11, 2022 1:00 am - The village of Hanover Park and the Hanover Park Park District are hosting the Spooktacular Home Decorating Contest to recognize the best-decorated homes in town. Regist...
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Autumn is warm and cozy seasonOct 09, 2022 7:00 am - Set the mood for your family to chill out