Home and Garden
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Search for wildlife and learn about restoration efforts at a free guided nature walkJan 17, 2019 10:00 pm - Meet for relaxed, guided walks around Glen Ellyn parks and preserve this winter and spring. Learn about the efforts underway to improve the natural features, while also...
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Aurora Public Library offers 'Seed Swap' Jan. 26Jan 17, 2019 10:00 pm - Does this cold weather make you wish it was spring? The Aurora Public Library can help! No, we can't change the weather, but we can help you prepare for spring (and mak...
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How tree services can protect your propertyJan 13, 2019 10:00 am - Cold weather can take its toll on a property, especially in regions of the world where winters are harsh. Most parts of the landscape are vulnerable to damage from winte...
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Ring in the new year with an interior designerJan 13, 2019 6:01 am - Ringing in the new year can be an uplifting experience for some and a time of melancholy for others. Resolutions are hard to keep, and transitions are difficult to manag...
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Create counter space for uses other than clutterJan 13, 2019 5:00 am - To get organized in the kitchen, it's best to start on space that will have the strongest impact because it's a room that affects everyone in the house. "The counters ar...
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Time to check your seed stash and plan spring orderJan 13, 2019 5:00 am - It is a good idea to check on the seeds you have saved and stored from last year's garden. Discard anything that is damp, diseased or moldy, and then determine what you ...
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How to maintain your koi pond in winterJan 13, 2019 5:00 am - Q. We put in a garden pond this last fall. Do we need to do anything special for the fish in it during the winter? A. If you have Japanese koi, or other goldfish, a few ...
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10 home design trends to watch for in 2019Jan 13, 2019 5:00 am - While 2019 is just weeks old, home design experts already have some predictions for the new year. The home remodeling and design platform Houzz recently released its ann...
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Stools, banquettes and booths are the new kitchen 'chairs'Jan 13, 2019 5:00 am - The family gathering around a kitchen table with matching chairs may be a thing of the past - in contemporary kitchens, such iconic furniture is hard to find. "Most kitc...
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First-time homebuyers' biggest regrets
Jan 13, 2019 5:00 am - While most people are happy with the results of their first home purchase experience, a recent survey by Porch.com, a network that connects homeowners and home professio...