Home and Garden
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Reindeer Housewalk Dec. 6 features five Elmhurst homesNov 28, 2019 10:00 pm - Five homes decorated for the holidays will be featured when the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation holds its 43rd annual Reindeer Route Housewalk on Friday, Dec. 6. ...
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Before you travel, take steps to ensure a happy homecomingNov 27, 2019 5:00 am - People tend to spend a lot of time planning their holiday travel but not a lot preparing for their return home. But returning to a mess - minor bummers like an empty fri...
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DuPage Monarch Project recognizes West Chicago for Monarch FriendlinessNov 25, 2019 10:00 pm - The City of West Chicago, which has shown an outstanding commitment to monarch conservation, will be recognized by the DuPage Monarch Project at a city council meeting o...
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Winter interest is one thing, vole damage is anotherNov 24, 2019 6:00 am - I prefer to wait to cut back perennials until early spring so that there will be some winter interest in the garden. Some perennials such as hosta do not look good after...
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Prepare for a warm, more relaxed winterNov 24, 2019 6:00 am - As temperatures drop, our focus turns indoors and we look for ways to make our spaces cozy and full of warmth. Many are stumped about what to do about their decor. Here ...
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How to keep houseplants healthy in winterNov 24, 2019 6:00 am - Whether houseplants are kept indoors year round or they are moved in and out with the seasons, winter can be a challenging time to keep them healthy and happy. The air i...
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A present for the earth? How to cut holiday wasteNov 24, 2019 5:00 am - While the holiday season is a time of giving and thoughtfulness, it can also be a time of excess and waste. Americans throw away 25% more trash than usual between Thanks...
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Double flashing vs. single flashing on tile roofingNov 24, 2019 5:00 am - Q. My tile roof is leaking in an unusual way. No moisture gets into the house, but at the edges of the roof I've seen water running from beneath the tiles. When I bought...
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A splash of color can refresh the kitchen without a remodelNov 23, 2019 6:00 am - Some days, do you look around your kitchen and think about ripping it apart and starting fresh? But a full kitchen remodel isn't in the cards? That's no reason you can't...
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Five old-school table accessories to revive for the holidaysNov 22, 2019 6:00 am - At one time, baby boomers may have loved hauling out their French rimmed soup plates and polishing their sterling salt-and-pepper shakers, but many of these accessories ...