Home and Garden
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Place orders for annual Conservation Plant SaleMar 11, 2019 11:00 pm - The Kane-DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District is taking orders for its annual Conservation Plant Sale. Each spring, bare root evergreen tree seedlings, deciduous...
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Antique sewing machine relies on foot powerMar 10, 2019 7:01 am - Q. This foot-powered (treadle) sewing machine called "The Wanamaker." It was given to my mother in the early 1900s and is in good working condition. It includes the orig...
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Don't be a snob when selecting home furnishingsMar 10, 2019 7:01 am - I confess I am a bit of a snob. I always swoon when I see antiques that catch my eye, and my mind goes off wondering about the accurate period of a certain piece and whe...
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10 ways to refresh your kitchen, short of a full renoMar 10, 2019 7:00 am - Who hasn't stared at his or her kitchen and wished HGTV could sweep in and update it? Short a television show's budget and ability to bring in contractors, the next best...
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Your spring containers can contain tasty choicesMar 10, 2019 7:00 am - Lettuce is one of the easiest vegetables to grow in containers. Start some from seed indoors now to transplant in a few weeks or sow seeds directly in containers early i...
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Branches also make interesting tabletop displaysMar 10, 2019 6:05 am - Branches with interesting foliage, as well as flowering branches, can be forced. They then make beautiful displays to have in your home. First, prune those branches that...
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For boomers making plans to relocate for retirement, it's time to get real
Mar 10, 2019 6:00 am - When Martha Powers and Larry Gomberg heard the news about Hurricane Florence bringing horrific winds and catastrophic flooding to Wilmington, North Carolina, they grimac...
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3 things that change when you own a homeMar 10, 2019 6:00 am - You signed the papers, got the keys and opened the front door. Now, that quaint little place is all yours. But more freedom comes with more responsibility. A lot changes...
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Seller unhappy about cosmetic defect repairsMar 10, 2019 6:00 am - Q. Before listing my house for sale, I decided to have a structural inspection, so I hired a home inspector. He didn't find any structural problems, but his report was f...
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DuPage Friends of Extension to host spring celebrationMar 07, 2019 10:00 pm - After this long winter, are you itching to get in the garden? Then mark your calendars for Saturday, March 30, to attend "Celebrating Spring." Hosted by the DuPage Frien...