Home and Garden
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College of DuPage students and staff start garden to offer fresh produceMay 28, 2018 11:00 pm - Patrons of the College of DuPage Fuel Pantry will soon have fresh produce available to them, thanks to the efforts of interns and faculty from COD's Food Security Initia...
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Morris chair has a missionMay 27, 2018 7:01 am - Q. The chair seen in this photo has been passed down in our family for generations. The frame is oak and has never been refinished. The back is adjustable, so it can rec...
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Salsa lovers can grow a garden just for dippingMay 27, 2018 7:00 am - If you have a sunny spot in the garden, you can grow most of the ingredients for homemade salsa. Tomatoes Prepare the soil by adding lots of organic matter. When th...
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Loss of tree creates opportunityMay 27, 2018 6:00 am - Q. I took down a large tree in the parkway this fall. What should I do now that my shade garden is in full sun? A. For whatever reason, your shade garden became sunny, s...
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Mulching mowers are best, but not in tall, wet grassMay 27, 2018 6:00 am - Use a mulching mower that deposits grass clippings on the lawn. This means less work for you and it recycles those extra nutrients back to your lawn. Regardless of which...
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5 ways to save some green at the farmers marketMay 27, 2018 1:00 am - The difference between the produce at farmers markets and supermarkets is more than “tomayto” versus “tomahto.” And buying fresh fruit and vegetables at farmers markets ...
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Window treatments add spring flairMay 26, 2018 6:00 am - Even the simplest window treatments have an important role to play in the look of a room. “They really soften and furnish a space much more than most people imagine,” sa...
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Earnest money is standard practiceMay 26, 2018 6:00 am - Q. We are looking to buy our first home, and we have a good agent, but I thought I would double-check with you. She says we will be expected to give her a substantial ch...
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Some questions about mortgage interest ratesMay 26, 2018 6:00 am - Q. Why have mortgage interest rates been creeping up over the last few months? A. Recent declines in unemployment to rock bottom levels and the accompanying increase in ...
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Racial disparities significant in mortgage rejectionsMay 25, 2018 6:00 am - WASHINGTON - For millions of Americans hoping to buy or refinance a home, it's a crucial make-or-break question: Will the lender say yes to our mortgage application, tur...