Home and Garden
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Ask a vet: Why is my dog scratching?May 05, 2026 11:10 pm - My dog is constantly scratching his stomach area that has now become red and irritated. He doesn’t have fleas. What might be causing his condition?
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How to prepare outdoor spaces for Memorial Day entertainingMay 05, 2026 11:00 pm - Summer entertaining season begins each Memorial Day weekend. Homeowners can take various steps to ensure their outdoor entertaining spaces are comfortable and safe.
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Here's how to grow your own food with less water, even in a drought
May 05, 2026 4:17 pm - Here are some tips from experts on growing your own food while conserving water.
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Home & garden calendar, May 5-16May 05, 2026 3:58 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like heirloom tomatoes, garden pests and more. Also listings of wildflower walks, plant sales, garden shows and workshops.
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Did you find an animal nesting near your house? Here's what to do
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How to make cut flowers last well beyond Mother’s Day
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Spring garden temptations are real, but discipline beats impulse buysMay 04, 2026 5:36 pm - Bright, colorful flowers do much to cancel out good judgment when it comes to buying plants. Focus on the discipline of planting the right plant in the right location
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Asbestos overlooked in previous columnMay 04, 2026 5:09 pm - I am a weekly reader of your column, which usually includes great information. But I would like to point out that the answer you gave regarding asbestos in attic insulation fell short.
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How to protect yourself from moving scamsApr 30, 2026 2:10 pm - This year’s moving season could be the best yet for scammers — and the worst yet for families — because AI is improving con artists’ techniques. “With AI, the fraudsters are very convincing and effective,” said Steve J. Bernas, BBB president and CEO. “The phony websites look genuine, the wording is professional, and the online reviews are excellent, but fake.”
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Fox River flooding: Pop-up resource fairs for affected residents planned in McHenry, Lake counties
Apr 30, 2026 8:24 am - Resource fairs for those affected by flooding will be held in Lake and McHenry counties Friday and Saturday to connect people with resources to assist in their recovery, officials announced.