Home and Garden
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Hackmatack Monarch Coalition to host Monarch Fair for families Aug. 11Aug 01, 2019 11:00 pm - Monarch butterfly populations have declined precipitously in recent years. Now Mexico, Canada and the United States are collaborating on a North American strategy to co...
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Is your home getting too smart for you?Aug 01, 2019 7:01 am - Sometimes I think we are living in the futuristic era of the Jetsons. At other times, it's George Orwell's "1984." A recent online search for an office coffee maker li...
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8 tips for saving money on groceriesJul 31, 2019 6:00 am - I do not know of a single person who doesn't like to save money. And the supermarket is one of the most important places to be shopping-savvy. The good news is there are...
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Forced air furnace without safety shutoff switchJul 29, 2019 9:00 am - Q. I read about a man who changed the filter in his furnace and didn't fasten the cover on the filter compartment. As a result, he reportedly died of carbon monoxide poi...
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June showers bring July weeds; diligence will pay offJul 29, 2019 7:00 am - April showers may bring May flowers, but the record rainfall in June brought lots of weeds to our gardens in July. Weeds are opportunistic, taking advantage of any chanc...
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Contest improves life for ex-Navy Seal who lives in AddisonJul 29, 2019 1:00 am - Mandy Hagestedt, a barber and owner of a four-unit apartment building in Addison, was able to upgrade one of those units for a longtime tenant and Vietnam veteran when s...
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Absentee real estate investmentJul 28, 2019 11:00 pm - Q. My son is interested in renting out his home, as he received a job offer in another state. Three years ago, I bought your book, "The Home Buyer's Kit," to help him. D...
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Vintage canister set was made in GermanyJul 28, 2019 7:01 am - Q. I was given the ceramic canister set seen in this photo almost 30 years ago. All 12 pieces are decorated with a geometric blue design against a white background. Each...
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Volunteer Master Gardeners lend expertise for Libertyville flood controlJul 25, 2019 11:00 pm - Tucked behind Winchester House, off Winchester Road in front of the Lake County Central Permit Facility in Libertyville, is a subtle environmental hero — a rain garden f...
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Benevolent or fearsome? Yellowjackets can be bothJul 24, 2019 7:00 am - Yellowjackets play a supportive role in gardening but can be dangerous around families and pets. People sensitive to bee venom should be especially careful from August t...