Home and Garden
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In an anxious winter, the garden still offers consolationFeb 21, 2021 6:00 am - Deep into this pandemic winter, it can be hard to remember what a refuge gardens were last spring and summer. In those frightening early days of COVID-19, victory garden...
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Buyers propose a do-it-yourself home inspectionFeb 21, 2021 5:00 am - Q: We are buying a new home and have decided not to hire a home inspector. When we sold our previous home, my husband accompanied the buyers' home inspector to learn wha...
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Elmhurst's First Congregational hosts Organic Seedlings Sale this springFeb 18, 2021 10:00 pm - First Congregational United Church of Christ in Elmhurst is holding its seventh annual seedlings sale. Order certified organic vegetable and herb seedlings provided by ...
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'Potential nightmare situation': What to do about ice dams when days get warmerFeb 17, 2021 4:30 am - A seemingly endless stretch of snow and cold will finally let up with a slight warm-up in next week's forecast. While the Chicago area could enjoy periods of sunshine an...
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Why especially flat roofs collapse under snow, and what to do (and not do) about itFeb 16, 2021 12:00 am - Suburban property owners might have bigger concerns than clearing mounds of snow off driveways and sidewalks as snowloads begin to weigh down rooftops. Structural expert...
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Virtual program March 3 on invasive jumping wormFeb 15, 2021 12:00 am - An online program about the invasive jumping worm in Illinois will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 3. Chris Evans, forestry and research specialist with the...
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Embrace good luck with foyer decorFeb 14, 2021 6:01 am - Editor's note. Joseph Pubillones is taking some time off. This column originally published in 2017. An entrance to any home is a special and vulnerable place. It is the ...
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Builder plays games with warrantyFeb 14, 2021 5:00 am - Q: I purchased a new home less than one year ago and expected to be covered by the builder's warranty. But the builder refuses to repair any of the defects I've reported...
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How to keep your Valentine's Day flowers vibrantFeb 13, 2021 6:00 am - To keep Valentine's Day cut flowers fresh, protect them from freezing outdoor temperatures as you bring them home. Place them in room-temperature water as soon as possib...
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The Land Conservancy of McHenry County launches Conservation Leader Internship ProgramFeb 11, 2021 10:00 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is launching its Conservation Leader Internship Program in the summer. The program is designed to be a hands-on learning experien...