Home and Garden
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My favorite project is the one I'm working on nowNov 07, 2021 7:01 am - Editor's note: Joseph Pubillones is taking time off. This column originally published in 2017. Working on hundreds of interior design projects over the years, the questi...
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Protect yourself when buying a new homeNov 07, 2021 7:00 am - Q: The new home we're buying will be completed next month. We want a professional home inspector to do the final inspection before I move in, but the builder says, "No w...
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Terra cotta pots absorb water that can freezeNov 07, 2021 7:00 am - Terra cotta containers are best stored out of the elements for winter. When plants in these containers are finished for the year, dump out the growing medium and store t...
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Home office how-to: Ways to increase spatial efficiency in your home officeNov 06, 2021 7:00 am - If you haven't been working from home regularly or at all since the start of the pandemic, chances are telecommuting may be in your future. Consider that 36.2 million Am...
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What does $15 million buy in Naperville? House listing breaks DuPage County recordNov 05, 2021 1:00 am - A $15 million manor in Naperville is on the market, making it the highest-priced house ever listed for sale in DuPage County. The 15,453-square-foot house rests on sligh...
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Turf grass to pollinator meadow habitat begins at Westlake ParkNov 04, 2021 11:00 pm - The Bloomingdale Park District recently started the conversion of turf grass to pollinator meadow habitat at Westlake Park. The work is part of a $9,500 grant from the I...
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The magic magnolia: Hungry avian travelers find needed fuel thanks to berry filled treeNov 04, 2021 6:00 am - About 20 years ago, my wife planted a sweet bay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) in our side yard. It grew quickly, blossomed in the spring, and stayed out of the way. I n...
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How to care for holiday wreaths to keep them fresh longerNov 01, 2021 7:00 am - Majestic Christmas trees garner the lion's share of the decorative fanfare when the holidays arrive. Trees may be the focal points of holiday decor, but the humble wreat...
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Native landscaping conference set for Nov. 13Oct 31, 2021 1:00 am - The Lake to Prairie Chapter of Wild Ones is holding a native landscaping conference from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 13, at the Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Cen...
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Buyer regrets bypassing home inspectionOct 30, 2021 6:00 am - Q: I'm embarrassed to confess that I broke your cardinal rule: I bought a rental property without having it inspected, and now the chickens have come home to roost. The ...