Home and Garden
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Winners of 2021 Palatine Hometown Pride Awards recognizedSep 16, 2021 6:00 am - Palatine's Hometown Pride Awards are given out every year, and each time it's a great enjoyment for the winners and those in charge of the judging alike. "It's so much f...
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Owners of historic Palatine garden center blame change in property tax status for closureSep 15, 2021 1:00 am - A third-generation family business in Palatine is now vacant after its owners say a change in how they are assessed for property taxes ruined them. “We were supposed to ...
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New program aims to interest Black youth in agricultureSep 13, 2021 6:00 am - On a hot summer day, 15-year-old Jordan Jones of Oswego waters a tomato plant he is growing in his backyard in an EarthBox container. It is the first time he has ever tr...
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Palm Beach takes pride in its architectural soulSep 12, 2021 7:01 am - Editor's note: Joseph Pubillones is taking some time off. This column originally published in 2017. Many think that the architecture of Palm Beach is one that never chan...
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Ready or not, mum season is upon usSep 12, 2021 7:00 am - As the days get shorter and kids go back to school, the start of cool evenings bring thoughts of nostalgia and comfort. The leaves have not started to change yet, but al...
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No need to spray for most cases of powdery mildewSep 12, 2021 7:00 am - Powdery mildew (a disease that causes a grayish, powdery film on leaves) is present now. Common plants that can get powdery mildew are lilacs, phlox, bee balm, zinnias a...
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Should sellers disclose former defects?Sep 12, 2021 6:00 am - Q: Before listing my home for sale, I hired a home inspector and repaired all of the defects that were listed in the inspection report. Am I required to disclose previou...
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Moving on up to a treehouseSep 11, 2021 7:00 am - Anthropologists believe our ancient human ancestors spent their time in trees, so it should be no surprise we love treehouses today. Treehouses of all kinds are experien...
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Where to pick your own apples (and find other fall treats) in the suburbsSep 08, 2021 11:00 pm - Last year, the coronavirus pandemic was top of mind at suburban orchards, which opened with changes and precautions in place. Operators this season will follow current g...
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39th Historic Elgin House Tour features seven new-to-the-program homesSep 08, 2021 6:00 am - What's new on the 39th Historic Elgin House Tour? All of the homes to be featured - and a new format for the tour guidebook. "This year all of the homes on the tour are ...