Home and Garden
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Check houseplants for pestsJan 17, 2021 6:00 am - Monitor houseplants for insect problems that often occur when plants become stressed. New houseplants or gift plants can also harbor pests. Carefully inspect them for pe...
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Buying homeowners insurance? Ask these 4 questions first
Jan 17, 2021 5:20 am - Purchasing insurance may not be as fun as choosing new furniture and paint colors, but it's a critical part of the homebuying process. Your homeowners insurance policy i...
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Lombard Garden Club offers $1,000 college scholarshipJan 15, 2021 10:00 pm - The Lombard Garden Club is accepting applications for the 2021 college scholarship. The club is offering a $1,000 college scholarship to a 2021 Lombard resident who is a...
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How to choose the right lighting inside your homeJan 10, 2021 6:00 am - Lighting in a home serves both practical and aesthetic purposes. It's easy to maneuver around a well-lit home, reducing the risk of slips and falls, and the right lighti...
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You can force bulbs to bloom indoors over winterJan 10, 2021 6:00 am - Paperwhite narcissus require a cage or a ring of raffia tied around them to keep them from flopping as they grow. If they were purchased as bulbs, you can grow them in a...
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Homeowner tries to remove asbestos ceilingsJan 10, 2021 5:00 am - Q: My home has textured ceilings in the living room and bedrooms, and the material has tested positive for asbestos. A home inspector I know says he removed his asbestos...
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Teens can sign up for youth service with Morton ArboretumJan 05, 2021 10:00 pm - The Morton Arboretum in Lisle offers a variety of youth service opportunities. While most volunteers are over the age of 21, there are options for teens and youth to con...
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Christmas trees can be repurposedJan 03, 2021 6:00 am - After Christmas, move your live cut tree outside and redecorated it for the birds. Anchor the tree in a bucket full of damp sand or tie it to a fence or tree. Add string...
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Six steps to organize your home officeJan 03, 2021 6:00 am - Remote working has become popular in recent years, but the "working-from-home" economy bloomed exponentially as the world was forced to confront the COVID-19 pandemic. A...
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Should foundation vents be closed to save heat?Jan 03, 2021 5:00 am - Q: Our downstairs family room never gets as warm as the rest of the house. This room is side by side with the walk-in sub-area, and we're wondering if we should close th...