Home and Garden
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Condo isn't selling despite desirable locationMay 04, 2019 6:00 am - Q. I've had a one-bedroom condo on the market with a Realtor for six weeks. There was a lot of interest at first and almost an offer, except the individual wants two bed...
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Want to help bees? Plant flowering herbsMay 03, 2019 6:00 am - Herbs are among the most useful plants in nature. They can tantalize the taste buds, help cure what ails you, oil the body, perfume the air, and attract bees, butterflie...
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Lenders opening doors to a wider swath of home buyersMay 03, 2019 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - Do you want to buy a house but worry that your credit profile will disqualify you for a mortgage? Take another look: A new study suggests you might find len...
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St. Hugh of Lincoln to host spring plant, craft and bake sale May 11Apr 29, 2019 11:00 pm - On Saturday, May 11, St. Hugh of Lincoln Episcopal Church, 36W957 Highland Ave. in Elgin, is hosting a "Spring Plant, Craft, and Bake Sale" from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Vi...
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English biscuit jar holds cookiesApr 28, 2019 7:01 am - Q. Enclosed is a photo of a silver-footed container that I have. I was told it is a biscuit jar. Marked on the bottom are the words "Mappin & Webb - Sheffield - London -...
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Creating an eco-friendly nursery, from paint to fabricsApr 28, 2019 7:00 am - When interior designer Jenny Dina Kirschner was designing a bedroom for her first baby, she wanted to create the healthiest possible space — for her baby and for the env...
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No need for a vegetable garden to grow vegetablesApr 28, 2019 7:00 am - Space-challenged gardeners without room for gardens designated solely for growing vegetables need only look as far as their perennial borders. Many vegetable plants flau...
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Lengthy, windy winter may have damaged your evergreensApr 28, 2019 7:00 am - The winter damage to evergreens continues to become more visible in gardens and the damage may continue to worsen once there is an extended period of warm weather. Your...
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Greasy food is no good for a worm binApr 28, 2019 6:00 am - Q. I followed your advice and started a worm bin. But I am having problems with the bin smelling, attracting fruit flies and the worms are climbing the sides of the bin....
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Why is shower losing water pressure in new home?Apr 28, 2019 6:00 am - Q. We just purchased a new home, and there has been an annoying problem with the plumbing system. Whenever we flush the toilet or use the laundry while taking a shower, ...