Home and Garden
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Lake Forest home, Aurora building among 15 sites added to National Register of Historic PlacesFeb 03, 2022 12:00 am - A Lake Forest home and an Aurora commercial building were among 15 Illinois sites added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2021, the Illinois Department of N...
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As snow piles up, how to guard against ice dams and damage to roofsJan 31, 2022 12:00 am - A forecast of two rounds of snow this week brings the threat of another wintry mess: ice dams. Some areas, especially southeast of I-55, could see more than eight inches...
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Interior designers now plan for multigenerational livingJan 30, 2022 6:01 am - Editor's note: Joseph Pubillones is taking time off. This column originally published in 2018. As more and more baby boomers hit their golden years, and younger generati...
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Pots and perches to show off your houseplants in styleJan 30, 2022 6:00 am - Houseplants have been keeping a lot of us company during the pandemic, and the good news is there's a plant for any home, big or small, well-lit or not. There's also a v...
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How to attract birds to your yard in winterJan 30, 2022 6:00 am - When attempting to attract birds to your garden, it is important to know what species are in your area, their food preferences and feeding habits. For example, some bird...
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Excessive moisture in home caused by buried air ductsJan 30, 2022 5:00 am - Q: I bought my house over three years ago and have had seasonal problems with wet ceilings since. After replacing the roof and rain gutters, I learned the problem was mo...
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How St. Charles is offering help with property repair costsJan 28, 2022 5:00 am - Liz Eakins falls into the category of knowing what truly helps people whose incomes for any number of reasons don't always measure up when critical needs arise. She saw ...
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Elmhurst resident to present at PBS Wisconsin Garden & Landscape ExpoJan 27, 2022 10:00 pm - The upcoming PBS Wisconsin Garden & Landscape Expo will feature a session led by an area resident. Marcy Lautanen-Raleigh of Elmhurst will present a stage demonstration ...
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Learn about native plants for your landscapeJan 25, 2022 12:00 am - Prairie, woodland and wetland plants are the topic Feb. 1, at the Wild Ones Lake-to-Prairie Chapter meeting being held at the Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian ...
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Houseplants will test your gardening skillsJan 23, 2022 6:00 am - Cyclamen plants will continue to bloom for a few weeks if they are kept in a north window in a cool room (55 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit) and watered enough to keep the soi...