Home and Garden
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Engineer homeowner disputes buyer's inspectionNov 28, 2021 5:00 am - Q: When the buyers' home inspector inspected our home, we made the mistake of not attending the inspection. My husband, Bill, is a civil engineer and he disagrees with s...
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Daily Herald's holiday lights contest returnsNov 23, 2021 4:30 am - If passengers on flights approaching O'Hare can see your holiday lights, then this contest is for you. Entries in the Daily Herald's annual holiday lights contest will b...
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How to help your kitchen plumbing survive ThanksgivingNov 22, 2021 4:30 am - The annual Thanksgiving meal tests the limits of one's kitchen, and oftentimes the thing that fails to survive the feast is the garbage disposal. Roto-Rooter, one of the...
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Think beige or gray is boring? Think againNov 21, 2021 6:01 am - Once upon a not-so-long time ago, you heard cocktail chatter that went something like this: "Oh! Not another all-beige room!" or "Ghastly gray" or "More white???" These ...
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Make a bulb container for a beautiful spring displayNov 21, 2021 6:00 am - For a unique bulb display in spring, plant bulbs in containers. It is possible to layer bulbs in the container to create a dramatic display of bulbs. Keep the containers...
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Varying standards among home inspectorsNov 21, 2021 5:00 am - Q: After moving into our home, we noticed a gas smell near the fireplace and immediately called the gas company. They found a leak and turned off the gas service until o...
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How Santa stole Thanksgiving: Why many like to decorate for Christmas before Turkey DayNov 20, 2021 6:00 am - November is still a month firmly entrenched in autumn, a season dominated by hues like orange, brown, black and yellow. But look closely outdoors around your block and y...
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Fireplace season: How to keep yours safe (hint: book chimney cleanings now in the suburbs)Nov 17, 2021 4:00 am - The first chill of autumn is the signal for many to stoke their fireplaces to ward off the cold. But the annual practice can lead to disaster for the unprepared. Built-u...
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How the hardy bald cypress thrives in swamps and flooded areasNov 16, 2021 5:00 am - Trees are as close to immortality as the rest of us ever come. - Karen Joy Fowler Author Karen Joy Fowler has it right. When it comes to "immortal" trees in Illinois and...
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Aquascape donates design and labor to create an ecosystem pond for Batavia High SchoolNov 14, 2021 10:00 pm - Aquascape donated their expertise and labor to help the Batavia High School Ecology Club build a beautiful ecosystem pond in the campus courtyard. Ed Beaulieu, vice pre...