Home and Garden
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What is hip? Be open to new styles, or older ones!Apr 24, 2021 7:01 am - I think my parents were ultracool. I haven't always thought that. As a child, I was a bit reticent about change and hated the process of their self-discovery. I remember...
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When is it safe to plant your garden?Apr 24, 2021 7:00 am - Spring in the vegetable or flower garden is a carefully orchestrated series of events. The goal is to keep things moving forward with the warming season, taking into acc...
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Roselle recognized for promoting solar energy useApr 23, 2021 1:00 am - Roselle has been recognized for promoting solar energy use in the community. The village has received a "silver" rating from SolSmart, a U.S. Department of Energy-funded...
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No-fuss perennials make gardening a breezeApr 22, 2021 7:00 am - Whether you are new to gardening or just want a beautiful garden without spending a lot of time maintaining it, choose no muss, no fuss perennials. They give a lot while...
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Homeowners relax poolside and soak up the ultimate backyardApr 22, 2021 7:00 am - Nothing says “summer fun” better than an outdoor swimming pool. The summer season is short here in Illinois so we should strive to enjoy every minute whenever possible. ...
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Suburbanites mark Earth Day by planting in nature preserve, cleaning up parkApr 22, 2021 1:00 am - Volunteers celebrated Earth Day on Thursday by installing native plants in a Barrington nature preserve and cleaning up a park in Warrenville. About 40 people, including...
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Quick, fun ideas to make the most of your indoor spaceApr 21, 2021 7:00 am - We came across several “quick hit” ideas for getting more out of your home space. • If you live in a studio apartment, you can section off an area for sleeping or for an...
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Pandemic enables many to work from, and on, their homesApr 21, 2021 7:00 am - The COVID-19 pandemic forced everyone to become intimately acquainted with their homes - both the positive and negative aspects. The place where they usually laid their ...
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147-year-old Libertyville home expected to receive landmark statusApr 21, 2021 5:30 am - As a girl decades ago, Martina Cook visited with her uncle, Robert Lueck, on the classic front porch of his old Victorian-style home at 210 Lake St., within sight of dow...
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Work pays off for Project Daffodil organizers in St. CharlesApr 21, 2021 5:30 am - John Rabchuk went to sleep Tuesday night like most good gardeners. He kept his fingers crossed. With a freeze expected to hit the area, the 5,000 flowers his team of 125...