Home and Garden
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Could astronauts grow plants in soil?Nov 15, 2020 6:00 am - NASA has sent a lot of strange stuff into space. It sent gold-plated music albums and photos on the Voyager 1 and 2 space probes. It sent pieces of Kitty Hawk, the legen...
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Nothing lasts forever: When to replace household items
Nov 15, 2020 6:00 am - Savvy homeowners replace common household items in a timely fashion. But staying on top of such duties is no small feat. "It's often easy to overlook when items should b...
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Testing garden soil helps you select right fertilizerNov 15, 2020 5:00 am - Have your garden soil tested to determine how best to manage it and what fertilizers to use. Make a composite sample from a few areas in the bed and send the sample in f...
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Buyer surprised by rusty pipesNov 15, 2020 5:00 am - Q: My daughter recently bought a condo. After moving in, she found that the faucets have rust-colored water when they are first turned on. Our plumber says the old steel...
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Designer's advice on vintage decor in a modern home
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Captivated by bold tile? Here's what to consider before using it.
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Work off that turkey dinner at Green Friday Restoration Day in McHenry CountyNov 09, 2020 10:00 pm - The day after Thanksgiving may be a popular day for shoppers, but it's an even better day for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. On Friday, Nov. 27, McHenry County C...
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Lombard Garden Club hosts monthly programsNov 08, 2020 10:00 pm - The Lombard Garden Club is currently hosting their monthly meetings online, until further notice. The club generally meets from 12:30 to 3 p.m. on the fourth Friday of t...
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Wild Ones to host program on seasonal gardening with native plants Nov. 19Nov 08, 2020 10:00 pm - Wild Ones of Northern Kane County will host an online program on "Gardening with Native Plants through the Seasons" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19. The program will be held...
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Don't be bamboozled when looking for casual furnitureNov 08, 2020 6:01 am - Bamboo, rattan, reed, cane and wicker have been around since the beginning of civilization. There is historical evidence of these natural grasses being used for househol...