Home and Garden
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5 things agents wish people knew about insurance
Mar 07, 2021 5:00 am - Insurance is notoriously complicated, and few people have the time or desire to pore over their policies. But some basic knowledge can go a long way - and that's where a...
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Homebuyers mysteriously cancel sale after inspectionMar 07, 2021 5:00 am - Q: The people who were buying our house hired a home inspector. After a five-hour inspection, we were given a list of minor defects. We agreed to repair all the items in...
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The Land Conservancy of McHenry County hosts Native Plant Gardening Webinars this springMar 04, 2021 10:00 pm - The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is hosting a variety webinars in March and April that cover native plant, gardening and nature topics. Each webinar is $5 or free....
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Glenview Gardeners celebrate 30th anniversaryMar 03, 2021 12:00 am - When the pandemic hit last year, many people turned to gardening to fill their time at home. But for some people, gardening is their passion. They are members of the Gle...
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Palatine taking appointments for mulch deliveryMar 02, 2021 12:00 am - The Palatine Public Works Department is scheduling appointments for its annual wood mulch delivery program. Deliveries will take place on Fridays April 2, April 9, April...
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How to prevent winter damage to evergreensMar 01, 2021 10:00 pm - Q: These snow and ice storms we had covered my evergreens with ice! Should I be removing the ice or letting it melt naturally? I do not want to lose my evergreens. A: Ic...
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Window masquerade is a game we must sometimes playFeb 28, 2021 6:01 am - Editor's note: Joseph Pubillones is taking some time off. This column originally published in 2016. Wouldn't it be nice if every room of every place had a view? Let's fa...
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Pruning season awakens just before springFeb 28, 2021 6:00 am - Raspberries can grow into a tangled mess and produce poorly if they are not pruned properly. Prune fall-fruiting raspberries (that fruit between August and October) back...
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Gas company compromises customer safetyFeb 28, 2021 5:00 am - Q: In one of your articles, you recommended calling the gas company for a free safety checkup of gas-burning fixtures such as furnaces, water heaters and ranges. You sai...
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In former printing plant, St. Charles store owners envision a home decor meccaFeb 26, 2021 5:00 am - At first glance, the Trend + Relic home décor store in St. Charles looks a bit misplaced in an old industrial district tucked into a neighborhood on the east side of tow...