Home and Garden
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How to banish pet odors from a homeJan 31, 2019 5:00 am - Dogs, cats, birds and lizards have evolved from wild animals and outdoor companions to become beloved, largely domesticated members of the family. The number of pets in ...
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Impending thaw could create dreaded roof ice damsJan 31, 2019 12:00 am - Just because your house survived the prolonged arctic temperatures this week doesn't mean you're out of the woods. The looming thaw expected to result from a weekend ent...
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How to keep your house warm and safe during the polar vortexJan 29, 2019 12:00 am - I'm supposed to keep the kitchen sink faucet dripping. Or is it streaming? And should I run out to the hardware store to buy one of those plastic-foam garden hose bib pr...
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Learn about emerging threats to trees, shrubs at program in LibertyvilleJan 28, 2019 12:00 am - Emerging threats to trees and shrubs will be the focus of a presentation planned for the next gathering of the Gardeners of Central Lake County. Joshua Larson from SavAT...
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Unmarked carved wooden chair held a special placeJan 27, 2019 6:01 am - Q. I have enclosed a photo of an antique chair that has been in our family for 60 years. It is in perfect shape, and I believe is made out of oak. The back of the chair ...
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You can learn to accessorize like a proJan 27, 2019 6:00 am - My first collection or attempt at displaying items as a child was boxes, made of any material — cardboard, wood or plastic. I would organize them by size and stack them ...
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Tree pruning increases light, benefiting fruitJan 27, 2019 5:00 am - Q. I've heard that winter is a good time to prune trees, is this true still for fruit trees? I have a large old tree on my property that probably hasn't been pruned in ...
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A good time to inspect houseplants for disease, damageJan 27, 2019 5:00 am - Succulent houseplants, such as cactuses and jade plants, are in winter dormancy and require bright light and very cool conditions with no water for up to two months. Ove...
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Lombard Garden Club taking applications for 2019 college scholarshipJan 26, 2019 10:00 pm - The Lombard Garden Club is offering a $1,000 college scholarship to a 2019 Lombard resident who is a high school senior, home-schooled, or other student pursuing a caree...
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To add warmth inside, rely on the great outdoorsJan 26, 2019 5:00 am - WASHINGTON — When Jim and Jennifer Sergent bought their home in suburban Arlington, Virginia, two years ago, they appreciated its modern look — the exposed wood beams an...