Home and Garden
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Modernized deck allows Lisle family to better enjoy their backyardAug 09, 2020 7:00 am - The Salomons were ready for a change — a big change, inside and out — for their Lisle home nestled in the woods near The Morton Arboretum. “We needed to update the whole...
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Millennial Money: How to move safely during a pandemic
Aug 09, 2020 6:17 am - Moving is stressful enough without throwing a pandemic into the mix. Many Americans may be forced to consider moving as federal foreclosure and eviction moratoriums expi...
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Lilac of the weekAug 09, 2020 6:00 am - The Charles Joly lilac (Syringa vulgaris) is one of the earliest French hybrids and the finest of the double dark red lilacs. It reaches a height of 10-12 feet and a wid...
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Reach a truce in the war with weeds
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Fire safety with wood shake roofingAug 09, 2020 6:00 am - Q: In a past article, you cautioned readers against the use of wood shake roofing because of fire-safety issues. Haven't you ever heard of fire-retardant shakes and shin...
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Get orders in for mum sale to benefit Glen Ellyn History CenterAug 08, 2020 11:00 pm - From Wednesday, Sept. 9 through Saturday, Sept. 12, the Glen Ellyn Historical Society is presenting their annual Mum Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Everyone come and purcha...
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Homebuying during the COVID-19 outbreakAug 08, 2020 6:00 am - Homeowners know that the process of buying a home can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. The anxiety associated with buying a home has hit new heights during the outbr...
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Historical society plans mum saleAug 07, 2020 1:00 am - The Glen Ellyn Historical Society will hold its annual mum sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, Sept. 9-12, at 800 N. Main St. Orders may be placed u...
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Identify the insects on your plants before treating themAug 01, 2020 7:00 am - It is important to identify the insects on your plants before treating with an insecticide to determine whether or not the insect really is a problem. If it is, try to a...
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Though not showy, European ginger performs many duties wellJul 30, 2020 11:00 pm - European ginger may not currently be at the top of anyone's perennial lust list. It is not a new introduction. It does not flaunt flamboyant flowers. In fact, the insign...