Home and Garden
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Consult attorney before tossing recent tenant's belongingsJul 07, 2018 6:00 am - Q. My husband passed away a few years ago, and I am currently preparing our large, old Victorian two-family home (where I currently reside) to put it on the market. My c...
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Greet guests the minute they arrive with décor that says 'You're welcome here!'Jul 06, 2018 6:00 am - Decorating your front porch now that summer is finally here is a great way to underscore a seasonal theme — a time to focus on the outdoors and the outside of your home....
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Homeowner troubled by ongoing maintenanceJul 06, 2018 6:00 am - Q. Since we bought our home, we've had an endless stream of maintenance problems. The house is only about five years old, but everything seems to be going wrong. For exa...
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How Geneva volunteers turned a small patch of land into a fairy gardenJul 06, 2018 1:00 am - This story was updated to reflect the correct location of the fairy garden. One garden's loss in downtown Geneva has turned out to be another garden's gain. Longti...
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TreeKeepers course offered in Arlington HeightsJul 03, 2018 1:00 am - Registration is open for a free course in Arlington Heights for residents who want to keep trees healthy. Sponsored by the Openlands conservation group, the TreeKeepers ...
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Elmhurst Garden Walk and Faire gives visitors ideasJul 03, 2018 1:00 am - One way to enjoy an enchanting garden discovered while exploring a faraway vacation spot is to replicate it in your own backyard. That's just what one Elmhurst homeowner...
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Take a walk through Healing Gardens July 8Jul 02, 2018 11:00 pm - Healing Gardens, a two-acre expanse of woodland and perennial gardens on Stone Hill Farm off Dean Street in St. Charles, will be open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 8. T...
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Tour amazing local backyards at free Water & Garden Showcase July 21Jul 01, 2018 11:00 pm - The summer Aquascape Construction Water & Garden Showcase - the only free outdoor water and garden experience of its kind throughout the Chicago area - continues Saturda...
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Scandinavian glassworks mystery solvedJul 01, 2018 7:01 am - Q. This is a picture of a heavy glass bowl that was passed on to me. The markings on the base are "KOSTA - 58509 - SINNEMARK." The overall bowl is about 4 inches tall an...
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Create a tropical oasis on a shady deck or patioJul 01, 2018 7:00 am - Gardeners who have decks or patios shaded by majestic trees or nearby buildings can create a tropical oasis every bit as beautiful as those who garden in full sun. Some ...