Home and Garden
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Rapid grass growth in spring brings out mowersMay 24, 2020 6:00 am - Use a mulching mower that leaves grass clippings on the lawn. This means less work for you while it recycles those extra nutrients back to your lawn. Regardless of which...
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Elmhurst Garden Club offers scholarshipsMay 17, 2020 11:00 pm - The Elmhurst Garden Club offers college scholarships to encourage and support education, research, and teaching careers in the general areas of study, including horticul...
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Zinnias are among my favorite flowers in the gardenMay 17, 2020 7:00 am - My summer gardens would not be complete without zinnias. These old-fashioned favorites bloom in a rainbow of bright colors all summer long, are among the easiest annuals...
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Be aware of underground utilities when digging in the gardenMay 17, 2020 7:00 am - If you have a lot of digging to do in your garden, it's important to have your utilities located before starting the work. In the suburbs, call J.U.L.I.E. at (800) 892-0...
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After pandemic, safety will be the new buzzword in home design, remodelingMay 17, 2020 7:00 am - Technology has always helped change our homes and the way we live. Your home is about to change — not in a visible way but in subtle finishes. It is no surprise the home...
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Lurvey Home & Garden kicks off your gardening summerMay 17, 2020 7:00 am - Need to up your gardening game? For the Daily Herald's annual Get Your Summer On campaign, we kick the season off with some help for your garden while you're staying hom...
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What's new and notable in outdoor grillsMay 17, 2020 7:00 am - Barbecue season couldn't be more welcome this year. Grilling is a way to change things up and expand the menu and the view for those stuck at home because of the coronav...
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Chim-chimney stereotype reconsideredMay 17, 2020 6:00 am - Q: My home is being sold, and the buyer's home inspector reported a safety problem with my chimney - something to do with the outer metal wall venting inside the attic. ...
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Social isolation, and video chats, are renewing attention to the art of the bookshelf
May 15, 2020 7:00 am - Bookshelves are having a moment. Not long ago, their epitaph was being written. IKEA's redesign of its Billy unit to accommodate objects other than books was cited as ev...
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Tips for creating a dog-friendly outdoor space at homeMay 11, 2020 6:00 am - A beautiful backyard for both you and your family to enjoy and for your dog to romp around in can be achieved in the same space. A little extra planning is all it takes....