Home and Garden
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Wild One chapter starts 'Start in Your Yard' initiativeJan 26, 2021 10:00 pm - Wild Ones of Northern Kane County recently announced a new initiative, “Start in Your Yard.” Based on the concept in Doug Tallamy's book, “Nature's Best Hope, Start in ...
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Understanding the designer's designJan 24, 2021 6:01 am - Editor's note. Joseph Pubillones is taking some time off. This column originally published in 2017. Unbeknown to many, some of the most influential interior designs have...
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The benefits of working with an interior designerJan 24, 2021 6:00 am - Home is where the heart is, and it's also where homeowners express their style. Though interior design may come naturally to some homeowners, many more can benefit from ...
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Fireplace love: How to update this cherished home focal pointJan 24, 2021 6:00 am - While the kitchen is often referred to as the "heart" of the home, the fireplace is referred to as the "hearth" of the home. In today's modern homes, a fireplace is not ...
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Time to get your seed trays readyJan 24, 2021 6:00 am - Start seeds for early spring annuals that require a long lead time before being planted in the garden. Follow directions on individual packets as to which types of seeds...
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Young trees need some dressing up for winter protectionJan 24, 2021 6:00 am - My young trees are decked out in their winter finery: arboreal attire, perfumes and cosmetics that will protect them through the winter. Insects and disease-causing fung...
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Burpee's new forecast identifies 'immunity' as a trendJan 24, 2021 6:00 am - WARMINSTER, Pa. — Burpee, a leader in home gardening, just launched the 2021 Burpee GardenCast, its first annual gardening trend forecast. Informed by cultural trends an...
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Buyer regrets not having home inspectionJan 24, 2021 6:00 am - Q: We purchased a house two years ago but never had a home inspection. Since then, we've discovered a number of problems that were not disclosed by the sellers. Part of ...
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Creating curb appeal in the winter monthsJan 23, 2021 5:00 am - Creating curb appeal is important in real estate and can increase the value of a home by as much as 17%. But it can be challenging to achieve great curb appeal in the co...
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Variables to consider when choosing a media roomJan 22, 2021 6:00 am - The term “home theater” once made homeowners who love movies and sports dream of the day when they could dedicate a large area in their home to watching the big game or ...