Home and Garden
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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 ...
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How COVID-19 has affected new home construction in the Fox ValleyJan 21, 2021 5:00 am - It's not as easy as it was in, say, the late 1980s and through the '90s and early 2000s to spot full-blown subdivision construction unfolding in the Tri-Cities and surro...
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Extension to start 'Gardening in the Air' virtual lecture series Jan. 30Jan 20, 2021 10:00 pm - Sign up for "Gardening in the Air," a virtual 18-session series, on Saturdays, Jan. 30 and Feb. 6, co-hosted by University of Illinois Extension and Iowa State Universit...
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Naperville Park District receives Monarch AwardJan 18, 2021 10:00 pm - On Jan. 19, Naperville Park District was one of two agencies to be recognized by the DuPage Monarch Project for its commitment to protect the monarch butterfly. Napervi...
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Is it time to put your house on a strict 'diet'?Jan 17, 2021 6:01 am - Every year for the past 10 years, toward the beginning of the year, I try to tackle a column about living life lighter. Oh, I am not talking about weight or other New Ye...
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Homeowner troubled by easementJan 17, 2021 6:00 am - Q: We want to build an addition on our home but can't get a permit because of an easement on the property. The original purpose of the easement was to provide driveway a...
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Check houseplants for pestsJan 17, 2021 6:00 am - Monitor houseplants for insect problems that often occur when plants become stressed. New houseplants or gift plants can also harbor pests. Carefully inspect them for pe...
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Buying homeowners insurance? Ask these 4 questions first
Jan 17, 2021 5:20 am - Purchasing insurance may not be as fun as choosing new furniture and paint colors, but it's a critical part of the homebuying process. Your homeowners insurance policy i...
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Lombard Garden Club offers $1,000 college scholarshipJan 15, 2021 10:00 pm - The Lombard Garden Club is accepting applications for the 2021 college scholarship. The club is offering a $1,000 college scholarship to a 2021 Lombard resident who is a...