Home and Garden
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Prune hedges and shrubs to maintain the perfect shape, sizeJul 18, 2021 7:00 am - Prune shrubs that have put on a lot of growth this year. Prune them as needed to keep them in the proper scale for your garden. Growth will be mostly hardened off in ear...
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A buyer's home inspection report is typically shared with sellersJul 18, 2021 7:00 am - Q: As a homebuyer, I have to pay for the home inspection, and it seems unfair others in the transaction should receive copies of the report for free. Am I obligated to g...
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Suburban Skyview: The Maze Garden at Morton Arboretum is truly puzzlingJul 17, 2021 1:00 am - Taking some bread crumbs with you as you challenge yourself at the Morton Arboretum's Maze Garden might just be your best idea of the day. With several starting points t...
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See garden ideas come to life with the Kane County Master GardenersJul 15, 2021 11:00 pm - Get offline and get outside to see inspirational gardens at the Kane County Master Gardener Idea Garden in St. Charles. This summer, join these University of Illinois E...
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Extension educator offers tips on irrigating gardens to beat summer heatJul 14, 2021 11:00 pm - As the air conditioners crank up this summer, so do the watering needs of the garden. Watering is one the simplest and most routine gardening tasks, but there are ways t...
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After pandemic hunkering, the art of reopening your home
Jul 14, 2021 1:00 am - When COVID put an abrupt halt to social gatherings, many homes were reconfigured to encompass school study areas and home offices. Now that pandemic restrictions are eas...
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Dress your beautiful windows for successJul 11, 2021 7:01 am - Editor's note: Joseph Pubillones is taking some time off. This column originally published in 2017. Dressing your windows can dramatically change the look and even the s...
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Make the inside of your home as fragrant as the outdoorsJul 11, 2021 7:00 am - This is a good time to cut some of your outdoor flowers for indoor display. It is best to cut the flowers during a cool part of the day and to put them in water as quick...
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What to consider before buying a new front doorJul 11, 2021 7:00 am - What any homeowner should consider before buying a new front door
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What good is a home inspection franchise?Jul 11, 2021 6:00 am - Q: My husband and I have considered buying a home inspection franchise. The company requires an investment of $45,000, plus costs for materials and equipment. As franchi...