Home and Garden
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Give your home a facelift this fallSep 20, 2020 7:01 am - As we leave behind the hotter-than-hot summer days and begin to feel the ever-so-subtle cooling breezes, many of us are left with the desire to mark the change of season...
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Living an organized life: Tips from founders of Neat Method
Sep 20, 2020 7:00 am - Ashley Murphy and Marissa Hagmeyer are co-founders of the Neat Method, founded in 2010 in San Francisco and now with more than 70 locations in all major cities throughou...
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When you enjoy gardening, you'll love autumnSep 20, 2020 7:00 am - Fall is a great time to plant and transplant trees and shrubs. Fall conditions, which include warm soil, moderate air temperatures and rain, help plants re-establish the...
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Renovating the lawn, keeping out pests, pruning trees and more
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Home inspector damaged wood flooringSep 20, 2020 6:00 am - Q: I am a Realtor representing the seller of a well-maintained home. The buyers of the property hired a licensed home inspector who made several holes in my client's woo...
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Tree trimmer starts handcrafted furniture shop in BataviaSep 18, 2020 6:00 am - Enrique Macias knows trees. A certified tree arborist, he can identify the type of tree you have in your yard and give you an estimate on the tree's age and overall heal...
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Fit for man and beast: Black cherry tree has multiple uses for both humans and wildlifeSep 17, 2020 6:00 am - Black cherry is a venerable species often overlooked in our woods and gardens. Black cherry trees don't reach the dimensions of walnut trees, nor do they have the longe...
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Hope sprouts eternal along Glenview streetSep 16, 2020 1:00 am - Tracey Duda designed her Victory Garden to be a little spot of beauty in these hard times
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Sunflowers for scholarships - Wauconda Garden Club finds fundraising alternativeSep 14, 2020 1:00 am - The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on many suburban organizations and clubs, forcing the cancellation of meetings, events and fundraisers. Among those affected was ...
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Tired window boxes can be revived for fallSep 13, 2020 7:00 am - If your window boxes are looking summer worn, take advantage of the opportunity to give them a refreshing fall makeover. Whether your window boxes need a complete overha...