Home and Garden
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See art, hear music at Fine Line gallery during Fox River Arts RambleMay 31, 2021 11:00 pm - The Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles is one of 17 locations taking part in this year's Fox River Arts Ramble on Saturday, June 5. Fox Valley is rich in art,...
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Traveling is the best source of inspirationMay 30, 2021 7:01 am - Editor's note: Joseph Pubillones is taking some time off. This column originally published in 2017. Traveling is the best source of inspiration for almost any design pro...
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It's the busy season for gardenersMay 30, 2021 7:00 am - Go ahead and plant your warm season vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers and eggplants. • Prune back any unshapely growth on your shrubs to improve their appearance and ...
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Seller debates with home inspectorMay 30, 2021 6:00 am - Q: My home inspector had an edgy debate with the seller of the home I'm buying, and one question nearly stumped the inspector. The house has a forced air furnace below t...
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Browse the art fairs in Barrington and St. Charles this weekendMay 28, 2021 6:00 am - As pandemic restrictions begin easing up, outdoor events are making a comeback, and this weekend marks the return of two favorites - the Barrington Art Festival and the ...
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Hickory Knolls Discovery Center hosts Native Plant Sale June 5May 25, 2021 11:00 pm - Are you ready to start planning your spring lawn and garden projects? Consider adding native plants to your landscape and bring nature to your own backyard. Native plant...
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What's in a name? Non-native species not the same as invasivesMay 25, 2021 11:00 pm - "Invasive species" is an environmental buzzword right now and for good reason. The estimated price tag of managing the damages caused by invasive species such as the eme...
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Renovation tips for those embarking on a major projectMay 23, 2021 7:01 am - Editor's note: Joseph Pubillones is taking some time off. This column originally published in 2017. Converting an old house into a luxurious dwelling that includes every...
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Plan your garden to reduce risk of pestsMay 23, 2021 7:00 am - Rotate the crops in your vegetable garden to control pest problems. This is the easiest way to practice organic, integrated pest management gardening. Many insects and d...
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Buyer advised to forego full inspectionMay 23, 2021 6:00 am - Q: We recently had a home inspection at the house we're buying. Unfortunately, the sub-area under the building was flooded on the day of the inspection, and the sump pum...